MGT 3620 Chapter 14: Leadership; styles and behaviors

4 basis of leadership

• Internal formal: formally assigned leaders who are members

• External formal leader: formally assigned leaders who aren’t members

• Internal informal leader: leadership responsibility is shared, or leaders emerge

• External informal: outside leaders who you seek to meet critical needs

think manager - think male

People tend to associate male characteristics and traits with their perceptions of a leader

implicit leadership theory

People have different beliefs and expectations about how leaders should behave

leader categorization theory

People develop their own images of an ideal leader

trait theories of leadership

Leaders are born

Profile traits should align with 4 types of leaders personality matters more than IQ

behavioral theories of leadership

Leaders are made

Two main leadership dimensions

 Consideration

 Initiating structure

initiating structure

A leadership behavior that defines and organizes work relationships and roles, emphasizing task completion and goal attainment.

consideration

A leadership behavior that focuses on the well-being, support, and involvement of team members, fostering a positive work environment and strong relationships.

life cycle theory of leadership

argues that the optimal combination of initiating structure and consideration depends on the readiness of the employees in the work unit.

readiness

the degree to which employees have the ability and the willingness to accomplish their specific tasks.

functional leadership theory

Leaders must “do, or get done, whatever is not being adequately handled for group needs

transformational leadership

is a leadership style that inspires and motivates followers to achieve their fullest potential and embrace change by creating a supportive and engaging environment.

empowering leadership

focuses on providing employees with the authority, skills, and confidence to make decisions and take initiative in their work, thereby enhancing their performance and job satisfaction.