Week 1

Leadership

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

Influence

Affecting the attitudes, behaviors, or decisions of others.

Leadership Effectiveness

The extent to which a leader helps a group achieve goals successfully.

Leadership Emergence

The process through which someone becomes recognized as a leader.

Trait Approach

A leadership perspective focusing on characteristics leaders possess.

Great Men Theories

Early theories claiming leaders are born with exceptional qualities.

Trait

A stable personal characteristic influencing behavior.

Situational (Contingency) Approach

The idea that leadership effectiveness depends on the situation.

Contingency Theory

Theory stating there is no single best leadership style.

Follower Maturity

Followers’ readiness, competence, and confidence to perform tasks.

Behavioral Approach

Leadership perspective focusing on leader behaviors instead of traits.

Task Oriented Leadership

Leadership focused on productivity, structure, and accomplishing tasks.

Relations Oriented Leadership

Leadership focused on relationships, trust, and employee well

Value Based Leadership

Leadership based on values that inspire followers.

Transformational Leadership

Leadership that inspires followers to exceed expectations.

Charismatic Leadership

Leadership based on inspiration and emotional appeal.

Power Influence Approach

Approach studying how leaders use power and influence.

Power

Asymmetric control over valued resources.

Influence Tactics

Strategies leaders use to affect others.

Individual Level Leadership

Focus on leader traits, motives, and cognition.

Dyadic Level Leadership

Focus on the relationship between leader and follower

Group Level Leadership

Focus on leadership within teams and groups.

Organizational Level Leadership

Focus on leadership affecting entire organizations.

Strategic Leadership

Leadership focused on long term organizational direction.

Zombie Leadership

Leadership myths that survive despite weak evidence.

Followership

The role and behavior of followers in leadership.

Self Confidence

Belief in one’s own abilities

Power Motivation

Desire to influence people and events.

Personalized Power

Using power for self

Socialized Power

Using power for group benefit.

Narcissism

Excessive self focus and admiration-seeking.

Emotional Intelligence

Ability to understand and manage emotions.

Social Intelligence

Ability to understand social situations and relationships.

Competency

A combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Political Skill

Ability to influence others effectively in organizations.

Big Five Personality Traits

Five major personality dimensions.

Extraversion

Sociability and assertiveness.

Agreeableness

Cooperation and compassion.

Conscientiousness

Responsibility and organization.

Neuroticism

Emotional instability and anxiety.

Openness to Experience

Creativity and curiosity.

Social Role Theory

Theory that gender expectations shape leadership perceptions.

Communal Behaviors

Supportive and relationship focused behaviors.

Agentic Behaviors

Assertive and task focused behaviors

Double Standards of Competence

Women needing stronger proof of competence than men.

Leadership Perception

How followers interpret and evaluate leadership.

Role Model

Someone whose behavior others imitate.

Ethical Leadership

Leadership based on fairness and morality.

Tyranny

Oppressive or abusive leadership.

Leadership Context

The environment and circumstances influencing leadership effectiveness.

Behavioral Approach

Leadership approach focusing on observable leader behavior.

Ohio State Studies

Classic studies identifying leadership behavior dimensions.

Initiating Structure

Leadership behavior organizing tasks and responsibilities.

Consideration

Leadership behavior showing support and concern.

Task Oriented Behavior

Behavior focused on efficient task completion.

Relations Oriented Behavior

Behavior focused on relationships and employee satisfaction.

Planning Work Activities

Organizing work tasks and schedules.

Clarifying Roles and Objectives

Explaining expectations and responsibilities.

Role Ambiguity

Unclear expectations about responsibilities.

Role Conflict

Conflicting job expectations.

Performance Goals

Standards employees aim to achieve.

Task Assignment

Allocating responsibilities to employees.

Monitoring Operations

Tracking work processes and performance.

Performance Monitoring

Evaluating employee or team output.

Operational Problems

Problems interfering with work performance.

Supportive Leadership

Leadership showing care and concern for followers.

Acceptance

Recognizing and valuing employees.

Mentoring

Guiding someone’s professional development.

Coaching

Helping employees improve skills and performance.

Development Opportunities

Opportunities for learning and growth.

Recognition

Acknowledging employee contributions.

Praise

Positive feedback about performance.

Recognition Ceremony

Formal acknowledgment of achievements.

Concern for Production

Focus on productivity and efficiency.

Concern for People

Focus on employee well being

Supportive Leadership Behavior

Actions improving trust and morale.

Instrumental Leadership

Leadership focused on guidance and structure.

Interaction Facilitation

Encouraging teamwork and communication.

Maintenance Behavior

Leadership maintaining group harmony.

Leadership Taxonomy

Classification system for leadership behaviors.

Leadership Style

A consistent pattern of leader behavior.

Mixed Findings

Research results that are inconsistent.

Abstractions

Broad concepts that may reduce precision in research.

Leadership Research Methods

Techniques used to study leadership.

Behavioral Taxonomy

Categorization of leader behaviors.