Chapter 10: Leadership

What is the definition of leadership?

Influence toward group goals.

What is the difference between leadership and management?

Leadership focuses on influencing and guiding a group, while management involves organizing and coordinating resources.

What does the trait approach to leadership suggest?

It suggests that 'great leaders are born, not made.'

What does the behavioral approach to leadership argue?

It argues that 'great leaders are made, not born.'

What is the situational approach to leadership?

It emphasizes the importance of the context in which leadership occurs.

What is Fiedler's contingency model?

It categorizes leaders as task-oriented or relationship-oriented and considers the favorability of the situation.

What are the key components of the multidimensional model of leadership?

It includes required, preferred, and actual behaviors, focusing on optimal fit.

Name three leadership styles.

Autocratic, Democratic, and Consultative.

What qualities are important for effective leadership?

Integrity, confidence, flexibility, and accountability.

What factors influence leadership preferences?

Age/maturity, gender, nationality/culture, sport type, and psychological factors.

What is transformational leadership?

A leadership style characterized by idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.

What is servant leadership?

A leadership philosophy in which the main goal of the leader is to serve others.

What is authentic leadership?

A leadership style that emphasizes genuineness and transparency in leadership practices.