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An individual who is able to
influence group or organizational
members to help the group or
organization achieve its goal.
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.
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
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.
A member of an organization who is given authority by the organization to influence other organizational member to achieve organizational goals.
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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
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
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2 types of EARLY APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP
2 types of EARLY APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP
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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
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
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Consideration Behavior indicate that
a leader trusts, respects, and values
good relationships with his or her
followers
Consideration Behavior indicate that a leader trusts, respects, and values good relationships with his or her
followers
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The theory that leader effectiveness is determined by
both the personal characteristics of leaders and
by the situations in which leaders find themselves
The theory that leader effectiveness is determined by both the personal characteristics of leaders and by the situations in which leaders find themselves
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2 types of Fielder’s leader style:
2 types of Fielder’s leader style:
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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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