Organizational Behavior - Leadership

Flashcards reviewing key leadership concepts from Organizational Behavior.

Leadership

The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.

Trait theories of leadership

Focus on personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from nonleaders.

Important personality traits of good leaders

Assertiveness (extroversion), Conscientiousness, Creativity and Flexibility

Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Leadership

People high in EI are more likely to emerge as leaders, particularly empathy.

Behavioral Theories of Leadership

Imply we can train people to be leaders and focus on behaviors like initiating structure and consideration.

The Fiedler contingency model

Effective group performance depends on matching the leader's style with the degree of control the situation gives the leader.

Situational leadership theory (SLT)

Successful leadership is achieved by selecting the right leadership style contingent on the followers' readiness.

Leader-Participation Model

Relates leadership behavior and participation in decision-making, leader behavior must adjust to task structure.

Shared Leadership Theory

Leadership can be enacted by a collective.

Charismatic Leadership

Includes visionary and crisis-responsive leadership.

Key Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders

Vision and articulation, personal risk-taking, sensitivity to follower needs, and unconventional behavior.

Transformational Leadership

Focuses on inspiring followers with a compelling vision and builds upon transactional leadership.

The Dark Side of Charismatic Leadership

Leaders act in their own interests and override organizational goals and narcissistic tendencies.

Authentic Leadership

Leaders who know who they are, what they believe in, and act on those values openly and candidly.

Servant Leadership

Leaders focus on helping followers grow and develop.

Abusive Supervision

A supervisor is hostile in their verbal and nonverbal behavior.

Trust

A psychological state of vulnerability based on positive expectations.

Neutralizers and Substitutes for Leadership

Situations and factors that negate or replace the need for leader influence.

Mentoring

Career and psychological functions to help the protégé