Leadership Concepts in MGMT 3070

Flashcards based on key concepts and terms from the MGMT 3070 Leadership lecture notes.

Leadership

The act of influencing others toward a goal.

Formal leaders

Those who hold a position of authority and utilize their power to influence others.

Informal leaders

Individuals without formal authority but influence others through personal power.

Task-oriented behaviors

Directive actions given to employees to ensure organizational goals are met.

People-oriented behaviors

Actions demonstrating concern for employee feelings and respect.

Autocratic decision making

Decision-making style where leaders make decisions alone without employee involvement.

Democratic decision making

Decision-making style that involves employees in the decision process.

Laissez-faire decision making

Decision-making style where employees are left to make decisions on their own.

Situational leadership

Leadership style that varies according to situational factors such as employee readiness.

Transformational Leadership

A leadership style that inspires and motivates followers to innovate and create change.

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)

The quality of the trust-based relationship between a leader and a follower.

Servant Leadership

Leadership approach focused on serving the needs of others and developing employees.

Authentic Leadership

Leadership style that emphasizes staying true to one's values and experiences.

Abusive Leadership

Sustained display of hostile behaviors toward employees.

Democratic leadership

A leadership style characterized by participation and inclusivity.

Global leadership traits

Universal traits such as honesty, decisiveness, and trustworthiness that differ across cultures.