MGT 301 - Chapter 11: Leading Flashcards

Initiating Structure vs. Consideration

• Identified in 1945 through the Ohio State Leadership Studies.
• Leaders exhibit two behaviors:
  • People-oriented (consideration).
  • Task-oriented (initiating structure).
• Transition from trait theories to observable behaviors in leadership studies.
• The Leaders Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) measures leader behavior frequency.

Consideration

• Refers to a leader's concern for group members' welfare.
• Emphasizes interpersonal relationships, mutual trust, and friendship.
• Characteristics include:
  • Friendliness and approachability.
  • Equal treatment of all group members.
  • Personal welfare focus.
  • Accessibility to group members.

Initiating Structure

• Defines leader and group member roles, organizes activities, and clarifies task completion.
• Task-oriented leadership characteristics include:
  • Clear expectations for group members.
  • Maintenance of performance standards.
  • Work scheduling and adherence to rules.

Task-Oriented vs. Relationship-Oriented Leadership

• Task-oriented leadership focuses on goal achievement through performance standards.
• Relationship-oriented leadership emphasizes team members' satisfaction, motivation, and well-being.

Task-Oriented Leadership

• Concentrates on completing necessary tasks to achieve goals.
• Less focus on catering to employees' needs, emphasizing structured solutions.
• Advantages include meeting deadlines and improving productivity.
• Challenges include low motivation and retention due to neglect of team well-being.

Relationship-Oriented Leadership

• Prioritizes support, motivation, and development of team members.
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration through positive relationships.
• Focus on individual welfare includes:
  • Providing incentives.
  • Conflict resolution support.
  • Open communication and casual interactions.

Theory X vs. Theory Y

• Developed by Douglas McGregor to understand team member motivation.
• Examines how managers' perceptions of motivation influence their behavior.
• Encourages adaptation of management styles based on understanding employee motivation.