Leadership and Organizational Behavior

Flashcards summarizing key concepts related to leadership theories, organizational structures, and behaviors.

Behavioral theories of leadership

Focus on particular behaviors related to effective leadership.

Directive leader behavior

Part of the category of initiating structure leader behaviors, aimed at guiding team activities.

Achievement-oriented leader behavior

Leader behavior concentrated on achieving specific work outcomes.

Leader-member exchange model

Predicts that some workers may have low levels of satisfaction due to a lack of close relationships with leaders.

Coercive power

Power derived from the ability to punish or threaten others.

Referent power

Influence based on admiration or respect for the leader.

Upward appeals

A tactic used by lower-status members to influence higher-status members.

Ingratiation

Praising or flattering others to get them to comply with requests.

Organizational power

The type of power that is derived from an individual's position within an organization.

Divisional organizational structure

Structure where different units are organized based on product lines or geographic regions.

Span of control

The number of subordinates reporting directly to a single supervisor.

Centralization in organizational structure

The degree to which decision-making is concentrated at the top levels of the organization.

Organizational development (OD)

A field focused on improving organizations through planned change.

Line employees

Employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Matrix organizations

Organizations structured by both product and function.

Quality circles

Groups of volunteers from the same work area who meet to discuss work-related issues.