Leadership

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According to trait theory of leadership, what does it exclusively focus on?

Emotional intelligence and extroversion

Leader and neglects the follower (correct)

Integrity and benevolence

Desire to lead and self-confidence

What are the signs of trustworthiness based on the text?

Desire to lead, self-confidence, and social skills

Ambition and energy

Integrity, benevolence, and ability (correct)

Openness, honesty, and integrity

What is a characteristic of authentic leaders as per the text?

Treating followers with fairness and focusing on their growth

Knowing who they are, what they believe in, and acting on those values (correct)

Providing honest, frequent, and accurate information

Going beyond the leader's own self-interest

What does servant leadership focus on according to the text?

Going beyond the leader's own self-interest and focusing on opportunities to help followers grow Signup and view all the answers

What are the qualities and characteristics that make someone a leader according to the text?

Inborn or innate qualities, physical factors, and intelligence factors Signup and view all the answers

What do followers consider ethical leaders based on the text?

Treating followers with fairness and focusing on their growth Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the signs of trustworthiness?

Integrity, benevolence, and ability Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of theories proposing behaviors that differentiate leaders from nonleaders according to the text?

Specific behaviors that differentiate leaders from nonleaders Signup and view all the answers

What does responsible leadership, as per the text, involve?

Openness, honesty, and integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is the belief of theories proposing that great leaders are made, not born, according to the text?

Great leaders are made, not born Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the focus of the Fiedler Contingency Model?

The effectiveness of leadership depending on task structure and position power Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining quality of charismatic leadership, as per Max Weber?

A certain quality of an individual personality that sets them apart from ordinary people Signup and view all the answers

What is a key implication for managers, according to the text?

Hiring candidates with transformational leadership qualities and ethical standards Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for leaders, teams, and individuals to master, as per the text?

Problem solving, collaboration, negotiation, and strong leadership skills Signup and view all the answers

What do contemporary theories of leadership include?

Transactional leaders who guide followers in the direction of established goals, and transformational leaders who inspire followers to rise above their self-interests Signup and view all the answers

What do bureaucratic leaders want their staff to do?

Follow procedures precisely Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as hindering growth and responsiveness to challenges, according to the text?

Complacency in leadership Signup and view all the answers

What should managers adapt their leadership style depending on?

Specific situations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Behavioral Theories of Leadership

Leadership is demonstrated through effective role behavior, such as presenting ideas clearly and listening well.
Complacency in leadership can hinder growth and responsiveness to challenges, leading to a lack of innovation.
Fiedler Contingency Model focuses on the effectiveness of leadership depending on task structure and position power.
Charismatic leadership is defined by Max Weber as a certain quality of an individual personality that sets them apart from ordinary people.
Leadership implications for managers include hiring candidates with transformational leadership qualities and ethical standards, and developing trusting relationships with followers.
Autocratic leaders demand immediate obedience or compliance, while bureaucratic leaders want their staff to follow procedures precisely.
Contemporary theories of leadership include transactional leaders who guide followers in the direction of established goals, and transformational leaders who inspire followers to rise above their self-interests.
The Full Range of Leadership Model includes leaders who inspire others through their compelling vision, confidence, and dynamic personality.
Many leaders lack the ability to delegate effectively, and problem-solving and negotiation skills are not typically taught in a way that enables successful application and positive outcomes.
Managers should adapt their leadership style depending on specific situations, seeking to develop trusting relationships with followers.
Seek to develop trusting relationships with followers, as strong bonds of trust are replacing bureaucratic rules in defining expectations and relationships.
It is essential for leaders, teams, and individuals to master problem solving, collaboration, negotiation, and strong leadership skills before turning to innovation.

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Test your knowledge of Behavioral Theories of Leadership with this quiz. Explore concepts such as charismatic leadership, Fiedler Contingency Model, autocratic and bureaucratic leadership styles, contemporary leadership theories, and the importance of developing trusting relationships with followers.