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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?
Which of the following is not a leadership motive?
Leadership irrelevance is when...
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Organizations are complex systems that cannot be explained by the usual rules of nature. This concept is known as?
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Personality traits of task-related leaders include?
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A charismatic leader is someone who?
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A transformational leader is someone who?
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Initiating structure in leadership is also referred to as?
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Entrepreneurial leadership is characterized by?
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Participatory leadership involves?
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A servant leader is someone who?
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Autocratic leadership involves?
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Transformational leadership helps bring about?
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Leadership situations are classified as?
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The three dimensions that control is determined by are?
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In a crisis, the leader should?
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Ethical leaders are characterized as?
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Factors contributing to ethical differences are a leader's level of?
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Steps to creating an ethical and socially responsible culture include?
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Power can come from which of the following?
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Some power gaining strategies include?
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Some relationship building strategies include?
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Ethics is the study of?
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Morals are defined as?
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Social responsibility relates to?
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Organizational politics are described as?
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To delegate means?
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Leaders whose influence is most effective use tactics such as?
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Influence is affected by the leader's tactics as well as the?
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An ethical and honest influence tactic would be?
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A team leader will?
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Which of the following is a coaching skill or technique?
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A team leader is known for?
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Coaching is defined as?
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Power is defined as?
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Teamwork involves?
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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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