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When most organizational successes are attributed to heroic leaders, it is called?

attribution theory

Which of the following is not a leadership role?

  • Visionary
  • Motivator
  • Complainer (correct)
  • Leader

    • Which of the following is not a leadership motive?

  • Laziness (correct)
  • Ambition
  • Passion
  • Determination

    • Leadership irrelevance is when...

    <p>situational factors outside the leader's control have the largest impact on outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organizations are complex systems that cannot be explained by the usual rules of nature. This concept is known as?

    <p>complexity theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Personality traits of task-related leaders include?

    <p>courage, flexibility, internal locus of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A charismatic leader is someone who?

    <p>has a dark side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A transformational leader is someone who?

    <p>helps bring about change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Initiating structure in leadership is also referred to as?

    <p>task motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Entrepreneurial leadership is characterized by?

    <p>strong achievement drive and sensible risk taking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Participatory leadership involves?

    <p>sharing decision making with the group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A servant leader is someone who?

    <p>serves constituents by working on their behalf to help them achieve their goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Autocratic leadership involves?

    <p>making decisions confidently and assuming that group members will comply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transformational leadership helps bring about?

    <p>major positive change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leadership situations are classified as?

    <p>high, medium, or low control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three dimensions that control is determined by are?

    <p>leader-member relations, task structure, and position power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a crisis, the leader should?

    <p>lead with compassion, display optimism, be a transformational leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ethical leaders are characterized as?

    <p>honest, trustworthy, full of integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Factors contributing to ethical differences are a leader's level of?

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

    Steps to creating an ethical and socially responsible culture include?

    <p>accepting whistleblowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Power can come from which of the following?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some power gaining strategies include?

    <p>controlling vital information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some relationship building strategies include?

    <p>displaying loyalty, asking for advice, sending thank you notes, being friendly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ethics is the study of?

    <p>moral obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Morals are defined as?

    <p>an individual's determination of what is right or wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social responsibility relates to?

    <p>an organization's impact on society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organizational politics are described as?

    <p>informal approaches to gaining power through means other than merit or luck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To delegate means?

    <p>to permit the group to make the decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leaders whose influence is most effective use tactics such as?

    <p>rational persuasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Influence is affected by the leader's tactics as well as the?

    <p>leader's traits, leader's behavior, and situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An ethical and honest influence tactic would be?

    <p>leading by example and respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A team leader will?

    <p>choose to limit their role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a coaching skill or technique?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A team leader is known for?

    <p>building trust and inspiring teamwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coaching is defined as?

    <p>dynamic relationship between coaches and players</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Power is defined as?

    <p>the potential or capacity to influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Teamwork involves?

    <p>committing to a group's goals on the part of all the team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Leadership Concepts

    • Attribution theory: Successes attributed to heroic leaders.
    • Complexity theory: Organizations as complex systems beyond traditional rules.

    Leadership Roles and Motives

    • Complainer is not a recognized leadership role.
    • Laziness is not considered a leadership motive.

    Leadership Styles

    • Charismatic leaders may exhibit a "dark side."
    • Transformational leaders are change agents, fostering major positive shifts.
    • Autocratic leadership involves confident decision-making with expected compliance.
    • Participatory leadership shares decision-making responsibilities with group members.
    • Servant leaders prioritize the goals of their constituents over their own.
    • Entrepreneurial leadership combines a strong drive for achievement with sensible risk-taking.

    Leadership Dynamics

    • Initiating structure is synonymous with task motivation.
    • Leadership situations can be classified as high, medium, or low control, based on leader-member relations, task structure, and position power.

    Crisis Leadership

    • In crises, leaders should display compassion, optimism, and transformational attributes.

    Ethical Leadership

    • Ethical leaders are characterized by honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
    • Factors affecting ethical differences stem from a leader's character.
    • Steps for fostering an ethical culture include accepting whistleblowers.

    Power and Influence

    • Power sources include position power, personal power, and proximity to influential figures.
    • Strategies for acquiring power involve controlling critical information.
    • Effective relationship-building strategies include displaying loyalty and expressing gratitude.
    • Influence tactics that are ethical involve leading by example and demonstrating respect.

    Teams and Collaboration

    • Delegating empowers the group to make decisions.
    • Team leaders focus on limited roles while fostering trust and inspiring teamwork.
    • Coaching entails dynamic relationships that support player growth and obstacle removal.
    • Active listening, relationship building, and effective coaching techniques are crucial for team success.

    General Leadership Principles

    • Power is defined as the potential to influence others.
    • Teamwork requires a commitment from all members towards group goals.

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    Test your knowledge on leadership theories and roles with these flashcards. Each card presents a critical concept or term related to leadership, including attribution theory and leadership motives. Perfect for students preparing for leadership exams.

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