Charisma, Transformational & Transactional Leadership

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to charisma, transformational, and transactional leadership as covered in the lecture notes.

Charisma

A special personal quality or power that enables an individual to influence or inspire others.

Transformational Leadership

Leadership that brings about significant change by moving group members beyond their self-interest for the good of the group.

Transactional Leadership

Leadership based on routine transactions with an emphasis on rewarding followers for meeting standards.

Strong Charisma

An exceptional quality in individuals who demonstrate extreme qualities or powers, often seen in times of social crisis.

Weak Charisma

A personal quality that emerges under certain conditions, affecting an audience's perceptions.

Socialized Charismatic Leader

A leader who uses power to benefit others and maintains an egalitarian personality.

Personalized Charismatic Leader

A leader who exercises minimal restraint on their use of power, often focused on their own interests.

Divine Charismatic Leader

A leader who is considered to possess a gift of divine grace.

Visionary Leadership

The ability of a leader to create a compelling vision that inspires followers.

Emotional Expressiveness

The ability to convey emotions effectively, often through nonverbal means.

Followers’ Identification

The degree to which followers see themselves aligning with their leader's values and vision.

Rhetorical Skill

The ability to communicate ideas effectively and inspire others through speech.

Crisis Influence

Harnessing group dynamics in times of crisis to galvanize followers and instill confidence.

Idealized Influence

Turning leaders into role models, inspiring followers to emulate their behaviors.

Inspirational Motivation

Motivating followers by articulating a vision that appeals to their ideals and values.

Intellectual Stimulation

Encouraging followers to think critically and creatively about problems and solutions.

Individualized Consideration

Providing personalized support and attention to followers to encourage their development.

Contingent Reward

An aspect of Transactional Leadership where rewards are given based on performance.

Management by Exception

A transactional approach where leaders take corrective action only when performance deviates from standards.

Transformational Influence

Transformational leaders motivate followers to transcend their self-interest for the group's benefit.

Charismatic Attribution

The process by which followers ascribe certain qualities to their charismatic leader.

Impression Management

The process through which leaders control how they are perceived by their followers.

Referent Power

The influence a leader has over followers based on their personal characteristics.

Expert Power

Influence derived from a leader's knowledge and expertise.

Job Involvement

The degree to which followers are engaged and committed to their work and the organization.

Self-Fulfillment

The quest for personal satisfaction and realization of potential.

Ennobling Human Nature

Transformational efforts that enhance the moral character of individuals and societies.

Group Emotional Involvement

The emotional engagement of group members in pursuit of common goals.

Heightened Goals

Increased aspirations among followers instigated by charismatic leaders.

Trust in Leaders

The degree to which followers have faith in their leader's abilities and intentions.

Affection for Leader

The emotional bond followers feel towards their leader.

Negative Charisma

Charismatic leadership that emphasizes followers' devotion to the leader over ideals.

Positive Charisma

Leaders who instill devotion to ideology and emphasize internalization among followers.

Followers’ Empowerment

The increase in followers' sense of capability and influence through leadership.

Crisis and Task Interdependence

The reliance of followers on leaders during challenging situations or tasks.

Impression Management Strategies

Techniques used by leaders to shape how they are perceived by others.