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According to the definition provided, which element is essential for leadership?
According to the definition provided, which element is essential for leadership?
- Focusing primarily on individual achievements rather than group objectives.
- Directing group activities towards a shared goal. (correct)
- Ensuring every individual task is perfectly executed.
- Maintaining strict control over all organizational processes.
How does the concept of leadership contrast with that of management, based on the information provided?
How does the concept of leadership contrast with that of management, based on the information provided?
- Leadership is more tangible and directly involved with daily tasks, whereas management is less visible.
- There is no significant difference; the terms are interchangeable in modern organizational theory.
- Leadership focuses on establishing a vision, while management is about planning and controlling. (correct)
- Leadership involves direct control, while management relies on motivation.
What key aspect is emphasized in defining leadership as 'the art of influencing others'?
What key aspect is emphasized in defining leadership as 'the art of influencing others'?
- Ensuring all members adhere to a standardized performance level.
- Implementing rigid rules to maintain discipline and productivity.
- Establishing strict hierarchical control within a team.
- Maximizing individual performance to achieve objectives. (correct)
According to the Blake-Mouton Leadership Grid, which leadership style balances high concern for people and task?
According to the Blake-Mouton Leadership Grid, which leadership style balances high concern for people and task?
How do transactional leaders primarily motivate their subordinates?
How do transactional leaders primarily motivate their subordinates?
In Fiedler’s Contingency Model, what determines the effectiveness of a leader?
In Fiedler’s Contingency Model, what determines the effectiveness of a leader?
What is a key characteristic of transformational leadership?
What is a key characteristic of transformational leadership?
How does Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory suggest leaders adapt their approach?
How does Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory suggest leaders adapt their approach?
According to the materials, what is a common critique of trait theories of leadership?
According to the materials, what is a common critique of trait theories of leadership?
What is the primary focus of the 'skills approach' to leadership, as exemplified by Katz's (1955) model?
What is the primary focus of the 'skills approach' to leadership, as exemplified by Katz's (1955) model?
Which of the following characteristics is typically associated with transformational leadership?
Which of the following characteristics is typically associated with transformational leadership?
How does the contingency approach to leadership differ from trait-based approaches?
How does the contingency approach to leadership differ from trait-based approaches?
According to Burns (1978) and Bass (1985), what differentiates transformational leaders from transactional leaders?
According to Burns (1978) and Bass (1985), what differentiates transformational leaders from transactional leaders?
What role does 'individualized consideration' play in transformational leadership?
What role does 'individualized consideration' play in transformational leadership?
In the context of leadership, what does emotional intelligence primarily enable a leader to do?
In the context of leadership, what does emotional intelligence primarily enable a leader to do?
How does having a 'visionary thinking' enable a leader to be perceived?
How does having a 'visionary thinking' enable a leader to be perceived?
What does the term 'intellectual stimulation' refer to in the context of transformational leadership?
What does the term 'intellectual stimulation' refer to in the context of transformational leadership?
In the context of contingency theories, how should a leader's style adapt in a situation with highly capable and motivated followers?
In the context of contingency theories, how should a leader's style adapt in a situation with highly capable and motivated followers?
What is the main limitation of relying solely on 'trait theories' to explain leadership effectiveness?
What is the main limitation of relying solely on 'trait theories' to explain leadership effectiveness?
A manager excels at planning, organizing, and controlling resources within a company. According to the content, which aspect is LEAST exemplified by this individual?
A manager excels at planning, organizing, and controlling resources within a company. According to the content, which aspect is LEAST exemplified by this individual?
What is the potential risk of ‘romanticizing’ leadership, according to the provided material?
What is the potential risk of ‘romanticizing’ leadership, according to the provided material?
Which of the following is NOT considered a core component of transformational leadership?
Which of the following is NOT considered a core component of transformational leadership?
In terms of the skills approach to leadership, what distinguishes top management from supervisory management, according to Katz?
In terms of the skills approach to leadership, what distinguishes top management from supervisory management, according to Katz?
What is a key underlying assumption about followers in traditional models of leadership, according to the provided material?
What is a key underlying assumption about followers in traditional models of leadership, according to the provided material?
Flashcards
What is leadership?
What is leadership?
Leadership is influencing a group towards a shared goal.
Leadership vs. Management
Leadership vs. Management
Leadership establishes a vision and motivates; management plans and controls.
Qualities of a Good Leader
Qualities of a Good Leader
Leaders must have visionary thinking, integrity, and adaptability.
Trait Theories of Leadership
Trait Theories of Leadership
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Skills Approach to Leadership
Skills Approach to Leadership
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Style/Behavior Approaches
Style/Behavior Approaches
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Contingency Theories: Fiedler
Contingency Theories: Fiedler
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Contingency Theories: Hersey-Blanchard
Contingency Theories: Hersey-Blanchard
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Transformational Leaders
Transformational Leaders
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Individualized Consideration
Individualized Consideration
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Inspirational Motivation
Inspirational Motivation
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Idealized Influence
Idealized Influence
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Are leaders 'positive'?
Are leaders 'positive'?
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Study Notes
Leadership Lecture 1 Overview
- The lecture explores what makes leaders stand out
Next Session Topics
- Focus on the toxic side of leadership
- Alternative forms of leadership will be explored
Session Outline
- Examine the definition of leadership
- Determine if leadership is the same as management
- Explore the qualities of a good leader
Definition of Leadership
- Leadership involves directing a group toward a shared goal
- Hemphill & Coons defined leadership in 1957
- Leadership is influencing others to achieve maximum performance on a task or project
- Cohen defined leadership in 1990
- Leadership is influencing individuals or groups to achieve goals in a given situation
- Hersey & Blanchard defined leadership in 1988
- Leadership is interpersonal influence via communication to achieve specific goals
- Tannenbaum, Weschler, and Massarik defined leadership in 1961
Key Point
- There are many definitions, but most involve influencing people towards a goal
Leadership vs Management
- Leadership involves establishing a vision, making it meaningful, communicating effectively, and motivating people
- Management involves planning, designing, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling
- Leadership is about creating change
- Management is about managing and directing change
- Leadership may be less visible, while management is more tangible
- Leadership and management are not mutually exclusive
Key Point
- Leadership and management are different but often overlap
Qualities of a Good Leader
- Visionary Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Integrity and Ethics
- Emotional Intelligence
- Decisiveness
- Inspirational and Motivational skills
- Adaptability
- Collaboration and Team Building skills
- Confidence
- Continuous Learning and Improvement
Historical Perspectives on Leadership
- 1920s: Focus on traits
- 1940-50s: Focus on skills
- 1950-60s: Focus on styles/behaviors
- 1960-70s: Focus on contingency
- 1980s: Focus on transformational leadership
Trait Theories
- Personality determines who becomes a leader
- Leadership is seen as a personal quality
- Effective leaders are considered gifted with divine inspiration
- Leaders are born, not made
- Studies have identified traits like intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity, sociability, and emotional intelligence
- Trait theories are intuitively appealing but empirically questionable
- Thomas Carlyle (1840) wrote "The history of the world is but the biography of great men” - The Great Man Theory
Skills Approaches (Katz, 1955)
- Looks at the three management levels
- Top Management skills needed: Human, Technical
- Middle Management skills needed: Technical, Human
- Supervisory Management skills needed: Technical, Human, Conceptual
Style/Behavior Approaches
- Style/Behavior Approaches include Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid looking at two concerns:
- People Concern
- Task Concern
- The Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid has 5 approaches:
- Impoverished Manager (Low people-Low Task)
- Authority-Obedience Manager (low People - High Task)
- Middle of the Road Manager (Medium people & Task) which Focus on work output as well as people morale
- Country Club Manager (High People-Low Task)
- Team Manager (High People-High-Task)
Contingency Theories: Fiedler
- The Fiedler Contingency Model has two focuses:
- Leadership Style (Task-Oriented and Relationship-Oriented)
- Situation (Favorable, Moderate, Unfavorable)
- Situation depends on three factors:
- Leader-Member Relations (Good, Poor)
- Task Structure (High, Low)
- Leader’s Position Power (Strong, Weak)
Contingency Theories: Hersey and Blanchard
- The Contingency Theories: Hersey and Blanchard are built on Leadership Styles and Directive Behaviour
- There are 4 approaches
- Delegating
- Supporting
- Coaching
- Directing
Transformational Leadership
- Burns (1978) and Bass (1985) distinguished between transactional and transformational leaders
Transactional Leaders
- Meet subordinates' material and psychic needs in return for 'contracted' services
- Follow a 'bulk' of leadership models
- Exchange with leaders and followers
Transformational Leaders
- Engage followers fully
- Transform people
- Often charismatic and visionary
Four Components of Transformational Leadership
- Individualized Consideration: Showing concern for individuals, identifying needs, providing opportunities, and giving feedback
- Inspirational Motivation: Articulating possibilities, communicating a vision, aligning goals, and treating threats as opportunities
- Intellectual Stimulation: Stimulating intellect and imagination, questioning the status quo, encouraging imagination and feedback
- Idealized Influence: Displaying charisma, expressing confidence, taking responsibility, demonstrating purpose, persistence, and trust
Core Assumptions of Leadership
- Only certain people can lead
- Followers are passive recipients of leader’s orders
- Leadership is romanticized and heroic almost to a saint-like status
- Leadership is positive and unproblematic
Homework
- Pick a famous villain and analyze how many aspects of transformational leadership they fulfill, providing examples
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