Module 4: Leadership Approaches and Theories
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What are the three components that make up attitudes?

  • Perception, personality, and behavior
  • Emotion, action, and perception
  • Cognition, perception, and interpretation
  • Cognition, affect, and behavior (correct)

How does perception affect an individual's actions?

  • People always accurately perceive events and situations
  • People primarily act based on reality
  • Perception does not influence behavior significantly
  • Individuals interpret their sensory impressions, which drive their actions (correct)

Which of the following statements best defines personality?

  • The combination of psychological traits that characterize an individual (correct)
  • The ability to adapt to environmental changes
  • An interaction between intelligence and social skills
  • A temporary mood that affects behavior

What is stress primarily considered to be?

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In the context of leadership, what distinguishes a leader from a manager?

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How can informal leaders exhibit leadership within an organization?

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What is a primary responsibility of leaders in an organization?

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What is a primary distinction between managers and leaders?

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Which of the following traits is part of the Big Five Personality Framework?

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Which trait in the Big Five Personality Framework is associated with a high level of trust and cooperation towards others?

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A high score in which trait indicates a person's ability to handle stress effectively?

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Which characteristic describes individuals who may be disorganized and easily distracted?

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What type of theories focus on the behaviors that differentiate effective leaders from ineffective ones?

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Individuals high in which trait are likely to be assertive and sociable?

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Which trait is associated with a person's curiosity and appreciation for novelty?

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Trait theories have struggled to identify what specific aspect of leadership?

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What leadership style is appropriate for followers who are both unable and unwilling to take responsibility?

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Which leadership style is characterized by a leader providing both directive and supportive behavior?

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For followers who are able but unwilling, what is the best leadership style?

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What is the main role of a leader using the Delegating style?

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Which type of leader shows concern for the needs of their followers?

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The term path-goal in Path-Goal Theory refers to a leader's responsibility to:

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Charismatic leaders primarily gain followers through:

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Which leadership behavior is focused on setting challenging goals for followers?

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What is the primary role of a directive leader?

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Which leadership style involves minimal direction and support from the leader?

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What factors do employees typically cite when they feel satisfied with their jobs?

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According to McClelland's three-needs theory, what is the primary motive associated with the desire for friendly interpersonal relationships?

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What does equity theory primarily concern itself with in the workplace?

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According to expectancy theory, what factors determine why an individual is motivated to work hard?

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What is a key characteristic that differs between intrinsic factors and extrinsic factors in job satisfaction and dissatisfaction?

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Which of the following best defines motivation?

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Which need is NOT part of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

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In Alderfer's ERG theory, which category encompasses material and physiological desires?

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What are intrinsic factors in Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory primarily related to?

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Which of the following is an example of a safety need according to Maslow?

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What does Alderfer’s Growth Needs category address?

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According to Herzberg, what type of factors are associated with job dissatisfaction?

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Which of the following needs includes affection and belongingness according to Maslow?

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Which stage of Maslow's hierarchy deals with self-respect and recognition?

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Which of the following statements about motivation theories is true?

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Attitudes

Value statements (favorable or unfavorable) about objects, people, or events.

Perception

Organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment.

Personality

Combination of psychological traits that describe a person.

Learning

Relatively permanent behavior changes resulting from experience.

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Stress

Mental, physical, or social pressure from demands on body, emotions, mind, or spirit.

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Leadership

Influence process where actions encourage a group to achieve a goal.

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Leadership vs. Formal Leader

Leadership is the action, a formal leader is someone with the position, but they can or cannot be a leader.

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Manager vs. Leader

Managers rely on their position's authority to influence, while leaders use personal power to influence beyond position-based authority.

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Trait Theories of Leadership

These theories try to find specific traits that distinguish leaders from non-leaders, but have had limited success.

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Big Five Personality Framework

A framework that categorizes leadership traits into five key personality dimensions.

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Extraversion (Big Five)

Comfort level with relationships; extraverts are outgoing, assertive, and sociable.

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Agreeableness (Big Five)

A person's tendency to be cooperative, warm, and trusting.

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Conscientiousness (Big Five)

A measure of reliability; conscientious people are organized and dependable.

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Emotional Stability (Big Five)

A person's ability to handle stress; people with high emotional stability are calm and secure.

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Openness to Experience (Big Five)

The range of a person's interests and fascination with novelty, from creative to conventional.

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Leadership Behavior Theories

These theories focus on the behaviors of effective leaders, aiming to train people in leadership.

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Telling Leadership Style

Leadership style used for followers who are unable and unwilling to take responsibility. The leader defines roles and tells followers what, how, when, and where to do tasks.

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Selling Leadership Style

Leadership style for followers who are unable but willing to do tasks, but lack skills. Leader provides direction and support.

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Participating Leadership Style

Best leadership style for competent but unwilling followers. Leader shares decisions & facilitates communication.

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Delegating Leadership Style

Best leadership style for followers who are both able and willing, needing minimal direction or support.

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Path-Goal Theory

Leadership theory where leaders provide the resources, information, and support needed for followers to achieve goals. This makes the path easier.

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Directive Leader

Leader who clearly states expectations, schedules work, and provides specific guidance on tasks.

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Supportive Leader

Leader who prioritizes followers' needs and is friendly.

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Participative Leader

Leader who involves followers in decision-making, using their feedback before making decisions.

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Achievement-Oriented Leader

Leader who sets challenging goals and motivates followers to perform at their best.

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Charismatic Leader

Leader who gains followers through personality, rather than power or authority.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory of motivation that arranges five human needs in a pyramid: physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization. Lower needs must be met before higher needs become motivating.

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Physiological Needs

The most basic human needs for survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep.

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Safety Needs

The need for security, stability, and protection from physical and emotional harm.

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Social Needs

The need for love, belonging, acceptance, and friendship.

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Esteem Needs

The need for self-respect, autonomy, achievement, and recognition from others.

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Self-Actualization Needs

The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy, representing the desire to grow, achieve one's potential, and fulfill one's purpose.

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ERG Theory

A motivation theory that condenses Maslow's five needs into three categories: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

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Existence Needs (ERG)

In ERG theory, these encompass basic survival needs like food, shelter, and safety. This aligns with Maslow's first two levels.

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Relatedness Needs (ERG)

In ERG theory, these include social needs, belonging, and external esteem. Corresponds to Maslow's third and fourth levels.

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Growth Needs (ERG)

In ERG theory, these represent the desire for self-development, creativity, and achievement. Similar to Maslow's fourth and fifth levels.

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Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

This theory suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction are influenced by different factors. Intrinsic factors (achievement, recognition) lead to satisfaction, while extrinsic factors (company policy, supervision) lead to dissatisfaction.

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McClelland's Three-Needs Theory

This theory proposes that three acquired needs - achievement, power, and affiliation - are key motivators in the workplace. Each need influences behavior and goals.

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Equity Theory

This theory suggests employees compare their inputs (effort, skills) and outputs (salary, benefits) to those of others. Fairness and perceived equality play a role in motivation.

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Expectancy Theory

This theory states that motivation is based on the individual's belief that effort will lead to performance, and that performance will lead to desired outcomes. Motivation depends on perceived likelihood and value.

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What are the key elements of Expectancy Theory?

Expectancy theory focuses on three elements: Expectancy (effort leads to performance), Instrumentality (performance leads to outcomes), and Valence (value of the outcome). All three elements must be perceived as high for motivation to exist.

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Study Notes

Module 4: Leadership Approaches and Theories

  • Leadership is an influence process where leaders encourage a group towards a common goal.
  • Attitudes involve favorable or unfavorable opinions towards objects, people, or events. They consist of cognition, affect, and behavior.
  • Perception is the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment. People act on their perceptions, making reality less important.
  • Personality comprises psychological traits that shape an individual's behavior (e.g., shy, aggressive, ambitious).
  • Behavior is a response to stimuli, actions, or environments.
  • Learning leads to relatively permanent changes in behavior through experience.
  • Stress is a force or pressure stemming from mental, physical, or social demands.
  • Stress management involves changing lifestyle, self-care, relaxation, and responses to stressful situations.

Trait Theories of Leadership

  • Trait theories attempt to identify leadership characteristics (traits).
  • The Big Five Personality Model (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience) are often found in leaders.

Leadership Behavior Theories and Styles

  • Leadership styles involve how leaders act to influence others.
  • The University of Iowa study identified autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire styles.
  • The Ohio State Study found consideration and initiating structure as key factors.
  • The University of Michigan study distinguished between employee-oriented and production-oriented leaders.

Contingency Theories

  • Contingency theories look at the context of leadership, considering the situation for optimal leadership style.
  • Fiedler's model categorizes leaders as task-oriented or relationship-oriented. Leader effectiveness depends on the situation.
  • Situational leadership theory (SLT) emphasizes follower readiness as a factor for determining the appropriate leadership style.
  • Path-goal theory focuses on leaders providing support and resources to help followers reach their goals.

Contemporary Leadership Issues

  • Power is a leader's capacity to influence actions or decisions.
  • Trust is the belief in a leader's integrity, character, and ability.
  • Empowerment gives employees decision-making power, responding to organizational downsizing, larger spans of control.

Motivation Theories

  • Motivation is the process of energizing, directing, and sustaining effort toward goals.
  • Maslow's hierarchy of needs prioritizes needs (physiological, safety, social, esteem, self-actualization).
  • ERG theory (Alderfer) categorizes needs into existence, relatedness, and growth.
  • Herzberg's two-factor theory distinguishes between intrinsic factors related to job satisfaction and extrinsic factors related to job dissatisfaction.
  • McClelland's three-needs theory highlights achievement, power, and affiliation as major motivators.

Contemporary Motivation Theories

  • Equity theory emphasizes fairness in treatment compared to others.
  • Expectancy theory suggests motivation depends on effort, performance, and outcomes.
  • Goal-setting theory proposes that specific and challenging goals increase performance.
  • Reinforcement theory utilizes rewards to reinforce desired behaviors.

Financial Motivational Techniques

  • Wage rate, piece rate, overtime rate, and salary
  • Additional benefits contribute to motivating employees.

Non-Financial Motivational Techniques

  • Job simplification, job rotation, and job enlargement help employees with more tasks and variety.
  • Job enrichment builds skills and responsibilities, empowering employees.
  • Job characteristics model focuses on core job dimensions, their interrelationships, and impacts on outcomes.
  • Quality circles involve employees in identifying and solving work-related problems.

Managing Work Teams

  • Teams enhance productivity and collaboration.
  • Various team types exist (problem-solving, self-managed, cross-functional, virtual).
  • Tuckman's stages of group development (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning) provide a framework for team behavior.
  • Management techniques influence team success (proper selection, employee training, and rewarding appropriate behavior).

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Explore the key concepts of leadership approaches and theories in this quiz. Learn about the influence process of leadership, the role of attitudes, perception, personality, behavior, learning, and stress management. Test your knowledge on how these elements interact in effective leadership.

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