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What is the primary definition of leadership?
What is the primary definition of leadership?
Which theory suggests that 'great leaders are born, not made'?
Which theory suggests that 'great leaders are born, not made'?
What is a significant critique of the great person theory?
What is a significant critique of the great person theory?
According to charismatic leadership theory, which of the following is a common trait among charismatic leaders?
According to charismatic leadership theory, which of the following is a common trait among charismatic leaders?
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Which statement about managers is true?
Which statement about managers is true?
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What do universalist theories of leadership focus on?
What do universalist theories of leadership focus on?
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Why might the great person theory be considered limited?
Why might the great person theory be considered limited?
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In charismatic leadership theory, which skill is emphasized as crucial for effective leaders?
In charismatic leadership theory, which skill is emphasized as crucial for effective leaders?
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What is essential for adaptive leaders to effectively address challenges within an organization?
What is essential for adaptive leaders to effectively address challenges within an organization?
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Which leadership style is described as allowing employees to choose how to implement decisions?
Which leadership style is described as allowing employees to choose how to implement decisions?
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According to Muczyk & Reimann, which behavior is focused on ensuring tasks are completed efficiently?
According to Muczyk & Reimann, which behavior is focused on ensuring tasks are completed efficiently?
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What is a key reason for leaders to shift from a directive approach to a permissive one?
What is a key reason for leaders to shift from a directive approach to a permissive one?
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What does Scouller’s 3P model of leadership emphasize as crucial for leaders?
What does Scouller’s 3P model of leadership emphasize as crucial for leaders?
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Which aspect is NOT part of Scouller's dimensions of leadership?
Which aspect is NOT part of Scouller's dimensions of leadership?
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In which situation would a directive leadership style be most effective?
In which situation would a directive leadership style be most effective?
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What is a potential drawback of a purely democratic leadership style?
What is a potential drawback of a purely democratic leadership style?
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Which leadership style is characterized by employees not participating in decision making?
Which leadership style is characterized by employees not participating in decision making?
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Which model suggests that leadership is a process involving continuous improvement?
Which model suggests that leadership is a process involving continuous improvement?
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How do organizational cultures impact the applicability of leadership styles?
How do organizational cultures impact the applicability of leadership styles?
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What does high participation in decision-making often require from followers under democratic leadership?
What does high participation in decision-making often require from followers under democratic leadership?
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What is a key characteristic of permissive autocratic leadership?
What is a key characteristic of permissive autocratic leadership?
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What is a key focus of private leadership?
What is a key focus of private leadership?
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Which behavior falls under individual task behaviors in private leadership?
Which behavior falls under individual task behaviors in private leadership?
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What does personal leadership primarily relate to?
What does personal leadership primarily relate to?
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Which category is NOT a dimension through which leaders can grow their effectiveness in personal leadership?
Which category is NOT a dimension through which leaders can grow their effectiveness in personal leadership?
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In the context of leadership styles, which trait is commonly associated with male leadership according to gender stereotypes?
In the context of leadership styles, which trait is commonly associated with male leadership according to gender stereotypes?
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Which of the following leadership styles is characterized by exchanges between the leader and group members?
Which of the following leadership styles is characterized by exchanges between the leader and group members?
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What is the key difference between transformational and transactional leadership?
What is the key difference between transformational and transactional leadership?
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Research suggests female leaders face disadvantages in evaluations primarily due to:
Research suggests female leaders face disadvantages in evaluations primarily due to:
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between gender and leadership styles according to recent studies?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between gender and leadership styles according to recent studies?
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What concept explains the negative evaluations of female leaders when they adopt male-stereotypical leadership styles?
What concept explains the negative evaluations of female leaders when they adopt male-stereotypical leadership styles?
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What does individualized consideration in leadership refer to?
What does individualized consideration in leadership refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a stereotypical view associated with female leaders?
Which of the following is NOT a stereotypical view associated with female leaders?
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The evaluation of female leaders varies based on the gender of the evaluators. What does this imply?
The evaluation of female leaders varies based on the gender of the evaluators. What does this imply?
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Which type of leadership is characterized by being more communal and aligned with female leadership styles?
Which type of leadership is characterized by being more communal and aligned with female leadership styles?
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What leadership style is considered stereotypically masculine?
What leadership style is considered stereotypically masculine?
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Which of the following statements is supported by the study's findings?
Which of the following statements is supported by the study's findings?
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What was the sample size of the experimental study conducted?
What was the sample size of the experimental study conducted?
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What leadership behavior did female leaders adopt to avoid negative consequences in a male-dominant organization?
What leadership behavior did female leaders adopt to avoid negative consequences in a male-dominant organization?
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How were participants allocated to the different experimental conditions?
How were participants allocated to the different experimental conditions?
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What aspect of leadership was primarily evaluated by participants in the study?
What aspect of leadership was primarily evaluated by participants in the study?
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What was one of the hypotheses that was rejected based on the study's results?
What was one of the hypotheses that was rejected based on the study's results?
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What type of adjectives were used to gauge the evaluation of the leaders?
What type of adjectives were used to gauge the evaluation of the leaders?
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What demographic characteristic was noted among the psychology students participating in the study?
What demographic characteristic was noted among the psychology students participating in the study?
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What did the pilot study assess regarding the narratives presented to participants?
What did the pilot study assess regarding the narratives presented to participants?
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Which setting was chosen for the experimental task due to its gender neutrality?
Which setting was chosen for the experimental task due to its gender neutrality?
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What does the term 'role congruity theory' relate to in this study?
What does the term 'role congruity theory' relate to in this study?
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What was a key finding regarding the evaluations of female leaders using masculine styles?
What was a key finding regarding the evaluations of female leaders using masculine styles?
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Which leadership styles tend to receive more favorable evaluations?
Which leadership styles tend to receive more favorable evaluations?
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What behavior characterizes a production-oriented leader?
What behavior characterizes a production-oriented leader?
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Which principle emphasizes the leader's need to view the organization from an objective perspective?
Which principle emphasizes the leader's need to view the organization from an objective perspective?
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What is a key responsibility of adaptive leaders when facing change?
What is a key responsibility of adaptive leaders when facing change?
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How do adaptive leaders manage the distress caused by change?
How do adaptive leaders manage the distress caused by change?
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What should leaders do to maintain disciplined attention in the workforce?
What should leaders do to maintain disciplined attention in the workforce?
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What example illustrates a leader identifying an adaptive challenge?
What example illustrates a leader identifying an adaptive challenge?
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Why is it challenging for leaders to adapt to change?
Why is it challenging for leaders to adapt to change?
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What is a primary task for adaptive leaders regarding employee involvement?
What is a primary task for adaptive leaders regarding employee involvement?
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What should adaptive leaders do to create a safe environment during change?
What should adaptive leaders do to create a safe environment during change?
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What does regulating distress involve for adaptive leaders?
What does regulating distress involve for adaptive leaders?
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Which behavior is essential for adaptive leaders when facilitating change?
Which behavior is essential for adaptive leaders when facilitating change?
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Which of the following describes the role of a leader in the context of adaptive challenges?
Which of the following describes the role of a leader in the context of adaptive challenges?
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What can adaptive leaders do to facilitate the adaptation process during changes?
What can adaptive leaders do to facilitate the adaptation process during changes?
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What is the primary focus of Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices Inventory?
What is the primary focus of Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices Inventory?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five practices of exemplary leadership identified by Kouzes and Posner?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five practices of exemplary leadership identified by Kouzes and Posner?
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What does the concept of followership emphasize about the leader-follower dynamic?
What does the concept of followership emphasize about the leader-follower dynamic?
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Which quality of followership is defined as the ability to think critically and work independently?
Which quality of followership is defined as the ability to think critically and work independently?
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How many behavioral statements are included in the Leadership Practices Inventory?
How many behavioral statements are included in the Leadership Practices Inventory?
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What kind of rating scale is used in the LPI observer section?
What kind of rating scale is used in the LPI observer section?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective follower according to Kelley?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective follower according to Kelley?
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What is meant by 'challenging the process' in exemplary leadership?
What is meant by 'challenging the process' in exemplary leadership?
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Which type of follower is described as passive and uncritical?
Which type of follower is described as passive and uncritical?
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What quality of followership helps keep members' morale and energy levels high?
What quality of followership helps keep members' morale and energy levels high?
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Which practice involves leaders actively involving others and fostering collaboration?
Which practice involves leaders actively involving others and fostering collaboration?
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What is NOT a defining characteristic of effective followers according to Kelley?
What is NOT a defining characteristic of effective followers according to Kelley?
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What role does courage play in effective followership?
What role does courage play in effective followership?
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What is a key characteristic of transformational leaders that helps improve workforce motivation?
What is a key characteristic of transformational leaders that helps improve workforce motivation?
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Which behavior type is primarily concerned with task-related activities according to the Ohio State University study?
Which behavior type is primarily concerned with task-related activities according to the Ohio State University study?
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What significant effect does the characteristic of idealized influence have on followers?
What significant effect does the characteristic of idealized influence have on followers?
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Which of the following statements reflects a common outcome of excessive initiating behaviors in leadership?
Which of the following statements reflects a common outcome of excessive initiating behaviors in leadership?
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According to the behavioral theories, what is the focus of the Michigan University study on leadership?
According to the behavioral theories, what is the focus of the Michigan University study on leadership?
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What role does 'intellectual stimulation' play in transformational leadership?
What role does 'intellectual stimulation' play in transformational leadership?
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What potential downside of transformational leadership has been identified in certain studies?
What potential downside of transformational leadership has been identified in certain studies?
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In the context of leadership theories, what is the focus of consideration behaviors?
In the context of leadership theories, what is the focus of consideration behaviors?
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How does the evaluation of the transformational leadership theory generally perceive its effectiveness?
How does the evaluation of the transformational leadership theory generally perceive its effectiveness?
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Why is the quantitative method used in the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) considered valid?
Why is the quantitative method used in the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) considered valid?
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Which of the following is an expected result when a leader demonstrates high levels of consideration behaviors?
Which of the following is an expected result when a leader demonstrates high levels of consideration behaviors?
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What does the concept of 'idealized influence' in transformational leadership encompass?
What does the concept of 'idealized influence' in transformational leadership encompass?
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What is the main focus of initiating behaviors in leadership?
What is the main focus of initiating behaviors in leadership?
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Which element of transformational leadership encourages individuals to align their interests with those of the group?
Which element of transformational leadership encourages individuals to align their interests with those of the group?
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What characterizes yes-people in an organizational context?
What characterizes yes-people in an organizational context?
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Which type of follower is described as being critical and independent but passive in action?
Which type of follower is described as being critical and independent but passive in action?
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What is a common characteristic of pragmatic followers?
What is a common characteristic of pragmatic followers?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes exemplary followers?
Which of the following statements accurately describes exemplary followers?
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How do yes-people potentially impact an organization?
How do yes-people potentially impact an organization?
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What is a limitation of Kelley’s followership styles theory regarding cultural differences?
What is a limitation of Kelley’s followership styles theory regarding cultural differences?
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What type of follower is best known for being an 'early warning system' within an organization?
What type of follower is best known for being an 'early warning system' within an organization?
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What is a key strength of exemplary followers in organizational settings?
What is a key strength of exemplary followers in organizational settings?
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Which characteristic is typical of alienated followers?
Which characteristic is typical of alienated followers?
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Kelley's theory suggests that effective followership can lead to what outcome in organizations?
Kelley's theory suggests that effective followership can lead to what outcome in organizations?
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Which followership style is likely to question a leader's decisions and propose alternatives?
Which followership style is likely to question a leader's decisions and propose alternatives?
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What potential outcome results from leaders being weak in self-confidence, according to the text?
What potential outcome results from leaders being weak in self-confidence, according to the text?
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What does Kelley’s followership theory primarily emphasize?
What does Kelley’s followership theory primarily emphasize?
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What criticism is leveled at the reductionist approach of Kelley's followership styles?
What criticism is leveled at the reductionist approach of Kelley's followership styles?
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Study Notes
Leadership & Management
- Leadership is guiding a group towards goals, a form of social influence where individuals gain support to achieve tasks.
- Management focuses on daily planning, organizing, controlling, and coordinating a team, implementing a leader's ideas. A manager doesn't need leadership qualities.
Traditional & Modern Leadership Theories
- Leadership theories analyze characteristics/behaviors of effective leaders.
- Universalist theories focus on common characteristics of all effective leaders.
Great Person Theory
- Leaders are born, not made; born with inherent abilities for leadership.
- Leaders possess certain traits enabling managerial success.
- Evaluation: Valid based on anecdotal evidence of leaders emerging without training. Weakness: Doesn't explain why some with these traits don't become leaders; ignores nurture.
Charismatic Leadership Theory
- Charismatic leaders possess specific traits.
- Key traits include charisma (influence), popularity (relationships), environmental awareness, communication skills, respect, and high standards for self and others.
- Evaluation: Valid due to the quantitative study correlations between charismatic leadership and productivity.
Transformational Leadership Theory
- Transformational leaders aim to change followers' thinking, reasoning, and behavior, motivating positive change.
- Leaders address individual needs, encourage self-awareness, and tie followers' identity to the group.
- Role models, encouraging followers to take ownership.
- Evaluation: Valid, with research showing effectiveness in increasing motivation and performance. Weakness: Could sometimes negatively impact followers with stress, burn-out, and conflict.
Behavioral Theories
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Ohio State University (1948) research identified leadership behaviors with the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ).
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Two key categories:
- Initiating (structural) behaviors: Task-oriented, focuses on clarity, feedback, performance standards, and coordination. High levels can lead to lack of worker autonomy.
- Consideration (nurturing) behaviors: People-oriented, emphasizes friendliness, respect, empathy, and trust-building. High levels increase support and understanding.
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Behaviors are independent, and leaders can be high or low on both.
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Michigan University research identified two key behaviors:
- Employee-oriented behaviors: Focus on workers' wellbeing and understanding feelings/needs.
- Production-oriented behaviors: Focus on technical & task-related aspects.
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Also independent behaviors.
Heifetz's Principles for Meeting Adaptive Challenges
- Addressing organizational challenges with changing markets, costs, technology, or environmental factors requires adaptive leadership to initiate, implement change and adapt values, practices, and procedures.
- These challenges can be difficult as leaders are expected to do all the work and are responsible for the emotional responses from workers.
- Six key principles of adaptive leadership:
- "Get on the balcony": The ability for leaders to have a wider view and understanding of the organization.
- Identify the adaptive challenge: Recognize what needs to change and its extent.
- Regulate distress: Manage the inevitable stress and pressure involved in change, creating a safe environment and offering direction.
- Maintain disciplined attention: Remain open-minded and address conflicts effectively.
- Give the work back to the employee: Empower employees to take responsibility for solutions.
- Protect voices of leadership from below: Listen to workers, especially those identifying problems or conflicts.
Leadership Style
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Muczyk & Reimann (1987): 4 leadership styles, considering direction and participation:
- Directive/Autocratic (high direction, low participation)- works best with quick decisions and inexperienced workers, or poor management.
- Directive/Democratic (high direction, high participation)- works best with complex decisions.
- Permissive/Autocratic (low direction, low participation)- works best for highly skilled workers with few tasks.
- Permissive/Democratic (low direction, high participation)- works best for highly skilled workers able to lead with minimal supervision.
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Scouller (2011): 3 levels of leadership:
- Public leadership: influencing groups through motivation, progress, and unity.
- Private leadership: influencing individuals by attending to progress and individual effectiveness.
- Personal leadership: encompassing all dimensions, focusing on technical expertise, attitude, and self-mastery to improve effectiveness.
Leadership Style & Gender
- Cuadrado et al. (2008): Investigated gender biases in leadership evaluations.
- Found that female leaders can be judged less favorably when adopting masculine styles and with male evaluators.
- Masculine leadership styles are more valued in modern organizations, while stereotypically feminine styles receive more positive evaluations.
Leaders & Followers
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Kouzes & Posner's Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI): Measures five practices of effective leadership using self-ratings and observer ratings.
- 5 practices: Model the way, Inspire a shared vision, Challenge the process, Enable others to act, Encourage the heart.
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Kelley (1988): Followership is crucial for successful groups; five followership styles, with traits such as self-management, commitment, competence and courage.
- 5 styles: Sheep (passive, uncritical), Yes-people (conformist), Pragmatics (survivors), Alienated (critical, passive), Exemplary (positive, active, independent thinkers).
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Explore the fundamental concepts of leadership and management, delving into various traditional and modern leadership theories. This quiz covers essential characteristics of effective leaders and contrasts the roles of leaders and managers, including the Great Person and Charismatic Leadership theories.
