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What is a key characteristic of a visionary leader?
What is a key characteristic of a visionary leader?
- They avoid conflict and remain passive.
- They create and articulate a vision of the future. (correct)
- They only focus on immediate tasks.
- They heavily rely on their followers' ideas.
Authentic leadership disregards ethical considerations.
Authentic leadership disregards ethical considerations.
False (B)
What are the two main priorities of a team leader?
What are the two main priorities of a team leader?
Manage the team's external boundary and facilitate the team process.
Ethical leaders create a culture in which employees feel they could and should do a better _____.
Ethical leaders create a culture in which employees feel they could and should do a better _____.
Match the leadership styles with their definitions:
Match the leadership styles with their definitions:
What is the primary focus of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory?
What is the primary focus of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory?
Transactional leaders motivate their followers by inspiring them to achieve their goals.
Transactional leaders motivate their followers by inspiring them to achieve their goals.
What is one key difference between transformational and transactional leaders?
What is one key difference between transformational and transactional leaders?
A ________ leader exchanges rewards for productivity.
A ________ leader exchanges rewards for productivity.
Match the leadership style with its characteristic:
Match the leadership style with its characteristic:
Which type of leader is characterized by having a high level of self-confidence and enthusiasm?
Which type of leader is characterized by having a high level of self-confidence and enthusiasm?
People cannot learn to be charismatic.
People cannot learn to be charismatic.
What is one potential outcome for followers in the in-group according to LMX theory?
What is one potential outcome for followers in the in-group according to LMX theory?
A leader who creates a strong emotional connection with their followers is known as a ________ leader.
A leader who creates a strong emotional connection with their followers is known as a ________ leader.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four contemporary views of leadership?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four contemporary views of leadership?
Transformational leadership focuses primarily on maintaining the status quo.
Transformational leadership focuses primarily on maintaining the status quo.
What is one of the main issues today's leaders face regarding their teams?
What is one of the main issues today's leaders face regarding their teams?
The five sources of a leader's power are legitimate, coercive, reward, expert, and __________.
The five sources of a leader's power are legitimate, coercive, reward, expert, and __________.
Match the following leadership styles with their definitions:
Match the following leadership styles with their definitions:
Which source of power is derived from a leader’s special skills or knowledge?
Which source of power is derived from a leader’s special skills or knowledge?
Empowering employees is one of the key challenges faced by today's leaders.
Empowering employees is one of the key challenges faced by today's leaders.
Which leadership style involves a focus on team dynamics and collaboration?
Which leadership style involves a focus on team dynamics and collaboration?
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Study Notes
Leader-member Exchange Theory (LMX)
- Leaders establish in-groups and out-groups within teams
- In-group members often receive higher performance ratings, experience less turnover, and report greater job satisfaction
Transactional and Transformational Leadership
- Transactional leaders offer rewards for productivity and performance
- Transformational leaders inspire and motivate followers to achieve shared goals
Charismatic and Visionary Leadership
- Charismatic leaders are enthusiastic and self-confident individuals who influence others through their personality and actions
- Visionary leaders create and communicate compelling visions of the future, encouraging followers to embrace change
Authentic Leadership
- Focuses on ethical principles and moral values
- Promotes a culture where employees feel empowered to do their best work
- Builds trust and encourages ethical behavior
Team Leadership
- Team leaders manage the team's external boundaries and facilitate internal processes
- Prioritize both external interaction and internal collaboration
Contemporary Views of Leadership
- Four key perspectives:
- Leader-member Exchange Theory
- Transformational-Transactional Leadership
- Charismatic-Visionary Leadership
- Team Leadership
Sources of Leader Power
- Five sources of power:
- Legitimate: Authority derived from a formal position
- Coercive: Power to punish or control
- Reward: Ability to provide positive incentives
- Expert: Special knowledge or skill
- Referent: Based on desirable resources or traits
Today's Leadership Challenges
- Today's leaders face challenges such as:
- Managing power dynamics effectively
- Building trust and fostering strong relationships
- Empowering employees to take initiative
- Leading across different cultures and backgrounds
- Developing and refining leadership skills for continual improvement
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