Leadership Theories and Practices
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Which leadership theory emphasizes exchanges between leaders and followers?

  • Servant Leadership
  • Charismatic Leadership
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Transactional Leadership (correct)

    • Servant Leadership prioritizes the leader's needs over followers' needs.

    False

    What technique uses feedback from multiple perspectives to assess a leader's effectiveness?

    360-Degree Feedback

    The process of becoming aware of misalignment between actions and values is known as ______.

    <p>Cognitive Dissonance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following leadership theories with their characteristics:

    <p>Transactional Leadership = Focus on exchanges and performance-based rewards Servant Leadership = Prioritizes followers' needs Transformational Leadership = Inspires followers through vision Charismatic Leadership = Relies on the leader's personal charm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key indicator of effective leadership?

    <p>Positive feedback scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lab studies provide a better understanding of real-world applicability of leadership interventions than field studies.

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

    What should leadership interventions be tailored to improve their success rates?

    <p>Specific organizational cultures and challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of transformational leadership?

    <p>Motivating and inspiring followers to achieve greater outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Servant leadership prioritizes the needs of the organization over the needs of the individual followers.

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

    What are the two primary leadership approaches compared in the overview of leadership theories?

    <p>Transformational and transactional leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ scale is important for measuring transformational leadership effectiveness.

    <p>Global Transformational Leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the leadership theories with their key characteristics:

    <p>Trait Theory = Characteristics that distinguish leaders Behavioral Theories = Leader actions versus traits Contingency Theories = Effectiveness based on context Situational Leadership = Adapting styles to follower readiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT influence the effectiveness of leadership development interventions?

    <p>Cost of intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leadership can be effectively taught through various interventions and strategies.

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

    Name one mediating factor that affects how leadership influences followers.

    <p>Self-efficacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership theory emphasizes the role of situational factors in determining leadership effectiveness?

    <p>Contingency Theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transformational leadership has no significant impact on employee engagement.

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

    What is the key focus of Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory?

    <p>The quality of leader-member relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to leadership theories, leaders should be aware of their followers' __________ as it impacts their motivation and engagement.

    <p>self-perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the leadership theories with their key characteristics:

    <p>Trait Theory = Focuses on inherent characteristics of leaders Transformational Leadership = Inspires and motivates followers Behavioral Theories = Emphasizes observable actions of leaders Contingency Theories = Effectiveness depends on situational context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the important indicators of transformational leadership?

    <p>Increased retention rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Self-efficacy is not a significant factor in determining leadership effectiveness.

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

    Identify a behavior that distinguishes task-oriented leaders from people-oriented leaders.

    <p>Task-oriented leaders focus on completing tasks efficiently, while people-oriented leaders prioritize team dynamics and employee well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organizational Leadership

    • Organizational leadership guides organizations in achieving strategic goals and improving performance.
    • Leadership styles impact employee performance and organizational culture.

    Do Leaders Matter?

    • Leaders influence team and organizational outcomes through various aspects.
    • Impact includes employee motivation, commitment, and satisfaction.

    How Does Leadership Work?

    • Leadership operates through various factors that influence followers.
    • Key Mediators:
      • Follower self-perception
      • Self-efficacy
      • Work engagement

    Leadership Theories and Techniques

    • Trait Theory: Focuses on inherent characteristics (e.g., intelligence, confidence)
    • Behavioral Theories: Focuses on observable actions and behaviors (e.g., task-oriented vs. people-oriented)
    • Contingency Theories: Suggests that leadership effectiveness depends on situational factors
    • Transformational vs.Transactional Leadership: Motivational approaches.
    • Servant Leadership: Prioritizing follower needs.
    • Situational Leadership: Adapting leadership style to follower readiness
    • Research methodologies: Surveys, interviews, observational studies, case studies, experiments, and longitudinal studies..
    • Global Transformational Leadership Scale (GTL) measures leadership effectiveness.

    Can Leadership Be Taught?

    • Leadership interventions are planned initiatives for leadership development.
    • Factors influencing intervention effectiveness:
      • Leader's position
      • Type of organization
      • Setting
    • Strategies for maintaining leadership skills long term.

    Important Concepts

    • Concepts vs. Research vs. Theories:
      • Concepts are fundamental ideas.
      • Theories are structured explanations based on concepts.
      • Research provides evidence to support or critique theories.

    Recap of all chapters

    • Organizational Leadership
    • Do Leaders Matter?
    • How Does Leadership Work?
    • Leadership Theories and Techniques
    • Can Leadership Be Taught?

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    Explore the essential concepts of organizational leadership, including various leadership theories and their impact on employee performance. Understand how leadership styles influence motivation and engagement among followers. Delve into key mediators that shape leadership effectiveness in organizations.

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