Leadership Test

BusOrg

Leadership

The ability to influence a group towards the achievement of goals

Management

Use of authority inherent in designated formal rank to obtain compliance from organizational members

Leaders

 Focus on people

 Do the right things

 Vision

 Influence

 Motivate & Inspire

 Build

 Shape entities

Managers

 Focus on things

 Do things right

 Plan

 Organize

 Direct

 Control

 Follow the rules

Traits can predict ___ but are better at predicting ___ ___ than effectiveness

leadership / leader emergence

Attributes: Personality

 Honesty

 Initiative/Drive

 Self-confidence

 Originality/Creativity

 Adaptability

 Extroversion

 Conscientiousness

 Openness

Attributes: Intelligence 

 Cognitive ability

 Knowledge

 Emotional intelligence

Behavioral Approach

The idea that specific behaviors differentiate leaders from non-leaders

Differing orientation: Trait based

Leadership is inherent, so we must identify the leader based on his or her traits

Differing orientation: Behavioral

Leadership is a skill set and depends on behaviors demonstrated by leaders

Task Orientation/Initiating Structure

The extent to which a leader is likely to define and structure his or her role and those of sub-ordinates and emphasize the technical aspects of the job

Relationship Orientation/Consideration

The extent to which a leader is likely to emphasize interpersonal relationships and have job relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect for subordinate’s ideas, and regard for their feelings

Contingency Approach

Based on the notion that the most effective style depends on contextual factors (leadership is not fixed series of behavior / different leadership for different context

Situational Leadership Theory

 Considers Leader Behaviors (Task & Relationship)

 Considers Followers- Task maturity (ability & experience) and Psychological maturity (willingness to take responsibility)

Situational Leadership

A contingency approach that focuses on followers’ readiness; the more “ready” the followers (the more willing and able) the less the need for leader support and supervision

Transactional Leaders

Leaders who guide or motivate their followers in the direction of established goals by clarifying role and task requirements

Transformational Leaders

Inspire followers to transcend their own self-interests for the good of the organization

Pygmalion Effect

Leaders as shaping expectations and influencing efficacy levels