Business 300: Organizational Behavior Exam 4 Study Guide

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and concepts from the Business 300 Organizational Behavior course.

Leadership

The process of influencing others to achieve organizational goals.

Formal Leaders

Individuals who hold official authority within an organization, such as managers.

Informal Leaders

Individuals who influence others through expertise or charisma without having official authority.

Trait Leadership Perspective

Focuses on innate qualities such as confidence and integrity.

Behavioral Leadership Perspective

Examines actions and behaviors, distinguishing between task-oriented and people-oriented approaches.

Situational Leadership Model

A model by Hersey & Blanchard that adapts leadership style based on followers' readiness.

Path-Goal Theory

A theory by House describing how leaders clarify paths to goals and remove obstacles.

Substitutes for Leadership

Factors such as expertise or organizational norms that reduce the need for leadership.

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)

The quality of relationships between leaders and members affects organizational outcomes.

Transformational Leadership Dimensions

Attributes that inspire, motivate, and guide others, including idealized influence and inspirational motivation.

Charismatic Leadership

A leadership style that uses charm and persuasion to inspire followers.

Power

The ability to influence others' behavior.

Organizational Politics

The use of power to achieve goals, often informally within an organization.

Shared Values

Common beliefs and norms that shape the culture within an organization.

Competing Values Framework

A model for understanding different types of organizational cultures.

Resistance to Change

The pushback against change initiatives often due to fear of the unknown.

Lewin's Change Model

A model that describes the process of change as Unfreeze, Change, and Refreeze.

Organizational Structure

The system that outlines how activities are directed in order to achieve the goals of an organization.

Mechanistic Model

A rigid organizational structure characterized by hierarchical control.

Organic Model

A flexible organizational structure that promotes collaboration and adaptability.

Four Organizational Structures

functional, divisional, matrix, and flat structures.

4 Basic Leadership Types

Directive, Transactional, Visionary, Empowering

Transformational Leadership Dimensions

Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, Individualized Consideration.

Four Individual Factors

The Purist, The Street Fighter, The Team Player, The Maneuverer

5 Artifacts of Culture

Symbols, Ceremonies, Rituals, Stories, Language.