MGT Ch. 14: LEADERSHIP: STYLE & BEHAVIORS

What are the 4 common elements of leadership?

Influence, a leader (influencer), a follower (influenced), and a goal.

What is the Think-Manager-Think-Male Paradigm?

The tendency to associate male traits with effective leadership.

What is Implicit Leadership Theory?

The idea that people hold internal beliefs about how leaders should behave.

What is Leader Categorization Theory?

People categorize others as leaders based on how well they fit their mental image of a leader.

What is the difference between trait and behavioral theories of leadership?

Trait theories suggest leaders are born with innate qualities; behavioral theories suggest leadership is learned through actions.

What are the 2 main dimensions of leadership behavior?

Initiating Structure and Consideration.

What is Initiating Structure?

Leader behavior that defines and structures roles for goal achievement.

What is Consideration?

Leader behavior that creates mutual trust, respect, and concern for followers' needs.

What is the Life Cycle Theory of Leadership?

The effectiveness of leadership depends on the readiness of followers; different combinations of structure and consideration are needed based on employee maturity.

Are leaders born or made?

Research largely suggests that leaders are made, not born.

What are 4 distinct bases of leadership roles?

Internal Formal, External Formal, Internal Informal, External Informal.

What is a self-managed team?

A group of interdependent individuals that self-regulate and manage their own behavior and tasks.

What is a strength of self-managed teams?

High autonomy and control over work.

What is a weakness of self-managed teams?

Rarely have full decision-making authority; may still need leadership support.

What are the 7 key team leadership functions?

1) Ensure clarity and alignment, 2) Hold teammates accountable, 3) Remove obstacles, 4) Manage team emotions, 5) Foster psychological safety, 6) Encourage empowerment, 7) Promote learning and adaptation.

What is transformational leadership?

A leadership style that inspires and motivates followers through idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.

What is empowering leadership?

Leader behaviors that emphasize meaningful work, express confidence, promote autonomy, and encourage participation in decision-making.

What are the four components of empowering leadership?

Enhancing meaningfulness, expressing confidence, fostering participation, and providing autonomy.

What does contingency theory suggest about leadership?

There is no one best way to lead; leadership effectiveness depends on the context.

How can a leader become more flexible in their style?

By strengthening emotional intelligence and becoming aware of different leadership behaviors.