Chapter 13 Leadership and Management Concepts

A collection of key leadership concepts and definitions to aid in exam preparation.

Leadership

Influencing others through vision, decision-making, and communication.

Management

Focusing on control and organizational processes.

Power

The ability to affect outcomes through positional or personal traits.

Directive Leadership

Leadership that focuses on rules and standards.

Transactional Leadership

Leadership that motivates followers by goals and rewards.

Visionary Leadership

Leadership that inspires through a shared mission.

Empowering Leadership

Leadership that encourages self-leadership among team members.

Trait Leadership Perspective

The idea that effective leaders are born with certain innate traits.

Behavioral Leadership Perspective

The notion that leaders can be identified by specific behaviors.

Contingency Leadership Perspective

The effectiveness of leadership is dependent on traits, behaviors, and situational factors.

Situational Leadership Model

A model suggesting that leaders adapt their style based on people and tasks.

Path-Goal Leadership Theory

Theory that emphasizes guiding followers toward their goals.

Transformational Leadership

Leadership that inspires emotional commitment to a higher vision.

Laissez-Faire Leadership

Leadership that involves full delegation of responsibility to followers.

Charismatic Leadership

Leadership that inspires loyalty and motivation through personal charm.

Shared Leadership

Distributing influence among team members to achieve collective goals.

Self-Leadership

The process of influencing one's own thinking and behaviors toward goals.

Authentic Leadership

Leadership based on honesty, practicality, and ethical standards.

Servant Leadership

Leadership that prioritizes the needs of others and the community.

Ethical Leadership

Influencing others through personal values, morals, and beliefs.