Organizational Leadership - Theorys/ Hard terms

Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943 that categorizes human motivations into a hierarchical structure.

Equity Theory

Fairness influences Motivation

Levels of Maslow’s pyramid

Physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self actualization

Expectancy theory

Effort influences your performance which gives you a bigger reward

Reinforcement Theory

Behavior shaped by consequences

Goal setting theory

Clear, challenging goals boost motivatiom

Communication Process

Sender → message → receiver → feedback

Functional leadership

Defines leadership by what a group needs to succeed rather than a single title, or authority

Cross functional leadership

Practice of guiding people from different departments to work together toward one project or goal

Self managed leadership

Intentionally influencing your own behaviors to achieve personal and organizational goals.

Trait theory of leadership

Effective leaders have the same characteristics as each other that distinguish them from non leaders

Behavioral theory

Effective leadership is based on observable and learned actions and behaviors rather than traits

Contingency theory of leadership

No single leadership style is best for every situation

Situational leadership theory

There is no one best style of leadership

Transformable leadership theory

Leaders work with teams to build one shared vision and help each other grow rather than just managing tasks.

Achievement Motivation theory

Success drives leadership

Theory X

People dislike work, they need control

Theory Y

People seek respomsibility, are self motivated

Pygmalion Effect

High expectations improve performance

Visionary leader

Someone who focuses on a long term goal and inspire others to work towards that shared goal

Confident leader

Someone who guides a team through self awareness, communication and clear empowerment.

Communicative Leader

Someone who uses open clear and empathetic communication with their team.