Week 7 Part A: Workplace Psychology: Workplace Leadership

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and definitions related to workplace psychology and leadership theories.

Leadership

The process whereby one individual influences other group members toward the attainment of defined group or organizational goals.

Full-range leadership model

A comprehensive framework that incorporates different leadership styles including transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire.

Transformational leadership

A leadership style that transforms followers by increasing their awareness of the value of task outcomes and encouraging them to transcend self-interest.

Transactional leadership

A leadership style focused on exchanges between the leader and followers, emphasizing rewards for compliance and management of exceptions.

Charismatic leadership

A leadership style that relies on the charm and appeal of the leader to inspire and motivate followers.

Authentic leadership

A leadership approach emphasizing self-awareness, transparency, and ethical behavior in leaders.

Trait theory

A leadership theory proposing that certain qualities are inherent in successful leaders.

Situational leadership

A leadership theory that suggests effective leadership depends on the situation and the readiness of followers.

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory

A theory that focuses on the dyadic relationship between leaders and followers, emphasizing the unique relationships developed with each employee.

Power and influence

The capacity of one individual to influence the attitudes and behaviors of others.

Dark side of leadership

Negative behaviors or traits in leaders that can harm subordinates and organizational culture.

Emotional intelligence (EI)

A person's ability to perceive, identify, understand, and manage emotions in self and others.

Diversity issues in leadership

Challenges related to varying backgrounds and perspectives within leadership roles.

Servant leadership

A philosophy in which the main goal of the leader is to serve, putting the needs of others first.

Laissez-faire leadership

A hands-off leadership style where the leader provides little to no direction to followers.

Coercive power

A type of power based on the ability to deliver threats or punishments.

Expert power

A form of personal power derived from possessing knowledge or expertise.