Leadership and Organizational Behavior Notes

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key concepts, theories, and details from the leadership and organizational behavior lecture notes.

What is the definition of leadership according to the notes?

Leadership is defined as the ability to influence a group of individuals toward achieving a common purpose.

What distinguishes managers from leaders?

The difference lies in the source of influence; managers have formal authority, while leaders inspire and guide behavior towards shared goals.

What are the Big Five personality traits associated with effective leadership?

The Big Five traits include extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience.

What is Emotional Intelligence (EI) according to the lecture?

EI involves self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and understanding emotions in oneself and others.

What did the Ohio State Study reveal about leadership behavior?

The study identified two independent dimensions of leadership behaviors: initiating structure and consideration.

What are the two types of leadership orientations identified in the behavioral approach?

Employee-oriented leaders focus on building relationships, while production-oriented leaders focus on task completion.

What is the Contingency Approach in leadership?

It emphasizes that effective leadership depends on the situation, task, and the people involved.

What are Fiedler's three contingency dimensions?

Leader-member relations, task structure, and position power.

What is the Situational Leadership model?

It suggests that successful leadership depends on selecting the right style based on followers' readiness.

What is the Path-Goal Theory?

It posits that effective leaders clarify their followers' paths to work goals and reduce roadblocks.

According to the Leader Participation Model, what are the decision-making approaches a leader can take?

Participative, autocratic, and consultative approaches.

What is the concept of Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory?

It explains how leaders establish special relationships with a small group of followers, creating in-groups and out-groups.

How does charismatic leadership influence employees?

Charismatic leadership is correlated with higher employee performance and satisfaction, especially in times of stress.

What are the four components of Transformational Leadership?

Intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, and idealized influence.

What is authentic leadership?

Authentic leadership focuses on self-awareness, transparency, and acting consistently with one's values.

What is servant leadership?

Servant leaders prioritize helping followers grow and develop, emphasizing persuasion over power.

What are the three key characteristics that lead us to believe a leader is trustworthy?

Integrity, benevolence, and ability.

How does culture affect leadership and management?

Culture influences how change is perceived and implemented, creating a shared understanding of behaviors within a group.

What is Hofstede's model of cultural dimensions?

A framework comparing cultures across six dimensions: power distance, individualism vs collectivism, masculinity vs femininity, uncertainty avoidance, long vs short-term orientation, and indulgence vs restraint.

What is implicit bias?

Implicit bias refers to the unconscious associations we make regarding competence based on social identities.

What are the Big Six groups in diversity?

Gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, and mixed abilities.

Why is inclusion important in diversity initiatives?

Inclusion ensures that diverse voices are heard and valued, leading to better decision-making and creativity.