Leadership Concepts in Management Textbook
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Which of the following is a component of the textbook definition of leadership?

  • The determination of followers
  • A focus on individual achievement
  • An influence relationship aimed at moving organizations toward an imagined future (correct)
  • The elimination of values

    • According to the study guide, leaders are born.

    False

    What is one of the key traits identified by Kirkpatrick and Locke as important for leaders?

    Self confidence

    Leadership is primarily described as an __________ relationship.

    <p>influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the leadership trait with its corresponding description:

    <p>Drive = Motivation to achieve and succeed Honesty and integrity = Building trust and credibility Desire to lead = Willingness to take on leadership roles General intelligence = Cognitive ability to solve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leadership is a static concept.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that leaders are special and different?

    <p>Trait Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in Lewin’s Change Management Model?

    <p>Unfreezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Driving forces in Lewin's Force Field Analysis involve creating the vision for change.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example given in the content for a change in organizational structure?

    <p>office building -&gt; virtual office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ________ involves establishing new ways of doing work after organizational changes are implemented.

    <p>Refreezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the change management concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Unfreezing = Leadership initiates change Changing = Development of new protocols Refreezing = Establishment of new work methods Driving forces = Elements promoting change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following behaviors describes S2 in Situational Leadership II?

    <p>High directive behavior, high supportive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fiedler's model suggests that leadership effectiveness is determined by situational favorableness.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one characteristic of Transformational Leadership.

    <p>Inspirational Motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Situational Leadership II, the employee development level that indicates a low level of development is referred to as _____

    <p>D1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of 5C Leader Development with their descriptions:

    <p>Credible = Trustworthy and reliable Compelling vision = Inspiring a shared direction Charismatic communicators = Engaging and persuasive speakers Contagious enthusiasm = Encouraging positivity and motivation Culture builders = Fostering a strong organizational culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of Authentic Leadership?

    <p>Directive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transformational leadership primarily focuses on maintaining the status quo within an organization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'D' in 'D1-D4' refer to in terms of employee development levels?

    <p>Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ leadership theory focuses on the exchange process between leaders and followers.

    <p>Transactional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the relationship involves a co-worker instead of an employee/employer, the statement is true.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of job performance is negatively related to a breach of the psychological contract?

    <p>Job satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the main focus of Feldman’s Socialization Model.

    <p>The model focuses on how new individuals transition into an organization through stages of anticipatory socialization, encounter socialization, and role management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the stage of __________ socialization, the contract is signed and roles are clarified.

    <p>Encounter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the psychological contract breaches with their examples:

    <p>Training and Development = Sales training was promised Compensation &amp; Advancements = Benefits were promised Nature of the Work = Job tasks were misrepresented Job Security &amp; Feedback = No performance reviews given</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Rational Decision Making Model?

    <p>A structured approach to decision-making based on knowledge and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    New recruits in Role Management stage have mastered their roles and adjusted to organizational norms.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one best practice sport managers should follow to help new recruits?

    <p>Being available to new people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ Socialization stage involves adjusting to the team and mastering one’s role.

    <p>Role Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a breach of the psychological contract?

    <p>Completing assigned tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social facilitation is the process by which individuals fail to give their best effort whilst working on a team.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social loafing is the process by which individuals fail to give their best effort whilst working on a team.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of team mentioned?

    <p>Management Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of task role in a team.

    <p>Contractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organizational change can be ________ and/or episodic.

    <p>continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of team is specifically formed to solve problems?

    <p>Problem-Solving Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of teams with their descriptions:

    <p>Cross-Functional Team = Brings together members from different departments Problem-Solving Team = Formed to address specific issues Employee-Involvement Team = Encourages employee participation in decision making Top-Management Team = Responsible for strategic decisions and organizational direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example of a transformational change in sports mentioned?

    <p>Women’s football in Ontario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of change is NOT typically associated with organizational change?

    <p>Stagnant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The idea of organizing a Women in Football Symposium is one of the suggested ________ for women's football.

    <p>initiatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Leadership II

    • Leadership is an influence relationship between two or more people, where a leader inspires followers to achieve more
    • Textbook definition: an influence relationship aimed at moving organizations toward an imagined future, aligning values and establishing mutual purposes
    • Leaders can be born or made; leadership is dynamic
    • Trait theories suggest leaders possess specific traits/characteristics that differentiate them from others. Kirkpatrick and Locke (1991) identified traits like desire to lead, honesty, integrity, self-confidence, and knowledge of the business as important leadership qualities.

    Situational Theories I

    • Leaders must consider the context and situation when making decisions
    • Leaders can be task-oriented or relationship-oriented
    • Fiedler (1967) identified situational favorableness, considering power/authority, task structure, and leader/member relations to predict leadership effectiveness.

    Situational Leadership II

    • S1: Directing - high directive, low supportive behavior
    • S2: Coaching - high directive, high supportive behavior
    • S3: Supporting - low directive, high supportive behavior
    • S4: Delegating - low directive, low supportive behavior

    Behavioral Theories

    • Transactional Leadership: active, passive, transformational
    • Transformational Leadership theory (4Is): Idealized influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, Individualized Consideration
    • Leadership development focuses on developing leaders with important 5C qualities: Credible, compelling vision, contagious enthusiasm, culture-builders(interpretive guide), self-assessment.

    Leadership II Agenda

    • Authentic Leadership: self-awareness, internalized moral perspective, balanced processing of information, relational transparency

    Conflict @ Work + Negotiation

    • Conflict is a process where one party perceives their interests being opposed or negatively impacted by another.
    • Conflict can be over substance or emotional antagonisms causing friction.
    • Conflict can be positive or negative impact on organizational performance.
    • Conflict can be personal, intragroup, or substantive/procedural

    Negotiation

    • Negotiation is a process of making joint decisions where parties have different preferences.
    • Examples include athlete contracts, salary negotiations, etc.
    • Getting to Yes Framework: Interests, positions, options, objective criteria, relationships. BATNA

    Negotiation Simulations

    • Advanced Negotiation Simulations, by Malhotra et al. (2008) and Shapiro et al. (2020), highlight spotlight issues like rivalries, time pressures, audience presence, and core concerns.

    Socialization

    • Socialization is the process by which members acquire attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge to integrate into an organization.
    • Different stages (initial integration, ongoing socialization, and mastery of roles) exist.
    • Psychological contract is an imagined mutually beneficial agreement between employee and employer

    Feldman´s Socialization Model

    • The model has 3 stages (anticipatory, encounter, and role management).
    • Managers' roles are essential in available responses to new people.

    Rational DM Model

    • A rational decision-making model assumes that decision-makers consider all choices to achieve an optimal outcome.
    • The process involves several steps: recognizing a problem, gathering information, identifying courses of action, and selecting an appropriate choice.
    • The model's assumptions focus on rationality and a planned decision-making process.
    • The model has limitations and may not always be applicable in dynamic or complex situations.
    • Modified Nominal Group, brainstorming, Delphi methods are strategies for group decision-making.

    Effective Teams

    • Effective teams show teamwork and group dynamics, including wins, losses, lessons, and effective interpersonal communication.

    Ineffective Teams

    • There are no 'I's in 'teams', meaning interdependent and compelling direction create a strong, effective team.
    • Ineffective teams lack the above features

    Organizational Change

    • Change involves people, productivity, structure, and technology.
    • Lewin's change management model (unfreezing, changing, refreezing) provides a framework for organizations to implement change effectively.

    Organizational Culture

    • Organizational culture involves shared values and practices that shape the way things operate within an organization. Attributes like artifacts, shared values, tangible and intangible aspects, and core values are all part of this.
    • Identifying and understanding appropriate leader behaviours in changing and enduring organizations is crucial in these situations. Organizational culture impacts and outcomes include ethical decision-making and recruitment outcomes. This includes communication, rituals, artifacts, orientation and training materials.

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    Test your knowledge on key leadership concepts and theories as discussed in your management textbook. This quiz covers definitions, important traits, and various models related to leadership and change management. Sharpen your understanding of how leaders operate and the dynamics of organizational change.

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