Leadership Chapter 17: Effective Leaders

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What describes the 'Selling' leadership style?

The leader avoids decision-making altogether.

The leader provides little direction and support.

The leader provides both directive and supportive behavior. (correct)

The leader focuses exclusively on task completion.

In the R1 stage of follower readiness, what is a characteristic of the followers?

Followers are able and willing.

Followers are competent but lack motivation.

Followers are unable and willing.

Followers are unable and unwilling. (correct)

Which type of power is based on a leader's position in the organization?

Legitimate power (correct)

Referent power

Expert power

Coercive power

What is not one of the five dimensions of trust?

Delegation Signup and view all the answers

What best defines 'Trust' in a leadership context?

The belief in the integrity, character, and ability of a leader. Signup and view all the answers

What type of leaders are associated with high group productivity and higher job satisfaction?

Employee-oriented leaders Signup and view all the answers

What does the Least-preferred coworker (LPC) questionnaire measure?

Whether a leader is task or relationship oriented Signup and view all the answers

In the Fiedler Model, what does 'task structure' refer to?

The formality and organization of job assignments Signup and view all the answers

According to Fiedler’s Situational Contingencies, what defines leader-member relations?

The extent of confidence, trust, and respect between leaders and employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Situational Leadership Theory (SLT)?

Followers’ readiness and ability to accomplish tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark of a 'Telling' leadership style in SLT?

High task and low relationship leadership Signup and view all the answers

Which style in the Managerial Grid is characterized by a high concern for both production and people?

9,9 style Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the degree of position power?

The degree of influence a leader has over hiring and promotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a leader as defined in the content?

To influence others and have managerial authority Signup and view all the answers

Which trait is essential for leaders to build trusting relationships?

Honesty and integrity Signup and view all the answers

Why is intelligence a necessary trait for leaders?

To gather, synthesize, and interpret information Signup and view all the answers

Which trait indicates that a leader is determined and persistent?

Drive Signup and view all the answers

What does job-relevant knowledge in leaders allow them to do?

Make informed decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a characteristic related to a leader's personality?

Energetic and lively demeanor Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is necessary for leaders to inspire confidence in their followers?

Self-confidence Signup and view all the answers

How is guilt proneness related to leadership effectiveness?

It leads to a strong sense of responsibility for others. Signup and view all the answers

The inability to consistently identify differing traits between leaders and non-leaders highlights what complexity of leadership?

The lack of traits that are universally applicable Signup and view all the answers

Which trait is associated with leaders who can understand and respond to the needs of others?

Emotional Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What does the democratic style of leadership emphasize?

Involvement of subordinates and delegation of authority. Signup and view all the answers

According to behavioral theories, which leadership style was found to be the most effective in the University of Iowa studies?

Democratic style Signup and view all the answers

What does the consideration dimension in the Ohio State studies involve?

Being considerate of followers’ ideas and feelings. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of leaders high in conscientiousness?

An ability to maintain responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a high-high leader in the Ohio State studies?

High subordinate performance and satisfaction. Signup and view all the answers

What does the laissez-faire leadership style provide to the group?

Freedom to make decisions and complete work. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 17: Being an Effective Leader

Who Are Leaders and What is Leadership?
- Leader: someone who can influence others and holds managerial authority.
- Leadership: a process of influencing a group to achieve goals.

Leadership Traits

Research into personal characteristics that differentiate effective leaders from ineffective ones was unsuccessful.
It proved impossible to identify a set of traits that always distinguish a leader from someone who isn't a leader.

Exhibit 17.1 Ten Traits Associated with Leadership

Drive: high effort, ambition, energy, persistence, and initiative.
Desire to lead: strong desire to influence and lead others, willingness to take responsibility.
Honesty and integrity: building trust through truthfulness, non-deceitfulness, and consistency between words and actions.
Self-confidence: showing self-confidence to followers to build trust in their goals and decisions.
Intelligence: ability to gather, synthesize, interpret information, create visions, and solve problems.
Job-relevant knowledge: in-depth knowledge of the company, industry, and technical matters to make informed decisions.
Extraversion: being energetic, lively, sociable, assertive, and rarely withdrawn.
Proneness to guilt: strong sense of responsibility for others, positively related to leadership effectiveness.
Emotional Intelligence: empathetic – sensing others' needs, listening to followers, and understanding reactions.
Conscientiousness: disciplined and able to keep commitments, which is beneficial for leadership.

Leadership Behaviors

Behavioral theories: identify behaviors that differentiate effective leaders.

Exhibit 17.2 Behavioral Theories of Leadership

University of Iowa: Styles include democratic (involving subordinates), autocratic (dictating methods), and laissez-faire (giving group freedom).
Ohio State: Focused on consideration (being considerate of followers) and initiating structure (structuring work to meet goals).
University of Michigan: Studied employee-oriented (interpersonal relationships) and production-oriented (technical aspects).
Managerial Grid: Emphasizes concern for people (1-9) and concern for production (1-9). High-high (9,9) style with high concern for both production and people is often best.

The Fiedler Model

Fiedler contingency model: effective group performance depends on matching a leader's style with the situation.
Least-preferred coworker (LPC) questionnaire: measures if a leader is task-oriented or relationship-oriented.
Fiedler's situational contingencies:
- Leader-member relations: degree of trust and respect employees have.
- Task structure: degree of job formalization.
- Position power: influence over activities like hiring and firing.

Exhibit 17.3 The Fiedler Model

Performance graph showing how leader styles align with favorable versus unfavorable situations.

Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory

Situational leadership theory (SLT) is a contingency theory focused on followers' readiness.
Readiness: extent to which people have ability and willingness to accomplish a task.

SLT Leadership Styles

Telling: high task/low relationship (leader defines roles).
Selling: high task/high relationship (leader provides directive and supportive behavior).
Participating: low task/high relationship (leader and followers share decisions).
Delegating: low task/low relationship (leader provides little direction).

Four Stages of Follower Readiness

R1: followers are unable and unwilling (incompetent and unconfident).
R2: followers are unable but willing (unskilled but motivated).
R3: followers are able but unwilling (competent but don't want to participate).
R4: followers are able and willing (competent and motivated).

Managing Power

Legitimate power: power from position within organization.
Coercive power: power to punish or control.
Reward power: power to give positive rewards.
Expert power: power from expertise, skills, or knowledge.
Referent power: power from desirable resources or personal traits.

Developing Trust

Credibility: degree followers perceive someone as honest, competent, and inspirational.
Trust: belief in a leader's integrity, character, and ability.
Five Dimensions of Trust:
- Integrity: honesty and truthfulness.
- Competence: technical and interpersonal skills.
- Consistency: reliability and good judgment.
- Loyalty: willingness to protect others.
- Openness: willingness to share ideas.

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This quiz focuses on Chapter 17, which explores the concepts of leadership and the characteristics that define effective leaders. Learn about the essential traits of leaders, such as drive, integrity, and self-confidence, and understand their impact on influencing others and achieving goals.