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An individual who is able to influence group or organizational members to help the group or organization achieve its goal.
leader
The exercise of influence by one member of a group or organization over other members to help the group or organization achieve its goals.
leadership
2 types of leader
Formal leader and Informal leader
A member of an organization who is given authority by the organization to influence other organizational member to achieve organizational goals.
Formal leader
An organization member with no formal authority to influence others who nevertheless is able to exert considerable influence because of the special skills or talents
Informal leader
2 types of EARLY APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP
The trait Approach and The leader behavior approach
Early study of
leadership sought to identify enduring personal trait that distinguish leader from followers and effective from ineffective leader. The traits are a person’s particular tendencies to feel, think, and act in a certain ways
The trait approach
Consideration Behavior indicate that a leader trusts, respects, and values good relationships with his or her
followers
The leader behavior approach
The theory that leader effectiveness is determined by both the personal characteristics of leaders and by the situations in which leaders find themselves
Fielder’s Contingency Theory of Leadership
2 types of Fielder’s leader style:
Relationship-oriented leaders and Task-oriented leaders
Study Notes
Leadership
- A leader is an individual who influences group or organizational members to help achieve the organization's goals.
Types of Leaders
- Formal Leader: A member of an organization with formal authority to influence others to achieve organizational goals.
- Informal Leader: An organization member with no formal authority, but able to exert considerable influence due to special skills or talents.
Early Approaches to Leadership
- Trait Theory: Early study of leadership sought to identify enduring personal traits that distinguish leaders from followers and effective from ineffective leaders.
- Traits: A person's particular tendencies to feel, think, and act in a certain way.
Leader Behavior
- Consideration Behavior: A leader's behavior that indicates trust, respect, and values good relationships with followers.
Contingency Theory
- Leader Effectiveness: Determined by both personal characteristics of leaders and the situations in which leaders find themselves.
Fielder's Leader Style
- Two Types of Leader Style: Exist according to Fielder's theory, but specific details are not provided.
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