Trait, behavioral, contingency, and transformational leadership theories from an intro management course.
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- What is the core assumption of trait theory?
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That leaders are born with innate characteristics and qualities that make them naturally suited to lead.- What is Great Man theory?
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The belief that history is shaped by exceptional individuals with inborn leadership traits.- List three examples of leadership traits.
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Intelligence, self-confidence, emotional intelligence, integrity, charisma, or dominance.- How does intelligence relate to leadership effectiveness in trait theory?
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Leaders tend to be more intelligent than their followers and use intelligence to solve problems.- What is self-confidence or self-efficacy as a leadership trait?
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A leader's belief in their own ability to influence events and accomplish goals.- What does emotional intelligence mean for leaders?
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The ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others.- How does integrity function as a leadership trait?
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Honesty and strong moral principles that build trust and credibility with followers.- What is charisma in a leader?
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A compelling attractiveness and charm that inspires enthusiasm and allegiance in followers.- How does extraversion or dominance act as a leadership trait?
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Outgoing, assertive personalities that allow leaders to command attention and take charge.- What is the focus of behavioral leadership theories?
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What leaders actually do and the specific behaviors they exhibit, not the traits they possess.- What are the two key dimensions from the Ohio State Leadership Studies?
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Initiating Structure and Consideration.- What is Initiating Structure in the Ohio State studies?
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The leader's task-focused behavior: defining roles, setting standards, organizing work, and deadlines.- What is Consideration in the Ohio State studies?
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The leader's people-focused behavior: showing concern for followers, trust, respect, and support.- What are the two leadership orientations in the Michigan Leadership Studies?
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Employee-centered leadership and Job-centered leadership.- What is employee-centered leadership in the Michigan studies?
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Leadership focused on relationship-building, employee satisfaction, and development of followers.
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