Trait, behavioral, contingency, and transformational leadership theories from an intro management course.
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- What is the core assumption of trait theory?
- That leaders are born with innate characteristics and qualities that make them naturally suited to lead.
- What is Great Man theory?
- The belief that history is shaped by exceptional individuals with inborn leadership traits.
- List three examples of leadership traits.
- Intelligence, self-confidence, emotional intelligence, integrity, charisma, or dominance.
- How does intelligence relate to leadership effectiveness in trait theory?
- 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?
- A leader's belief in their own ability to influence events and accomplish goals.
- What does emotional intelligence mean for leaders?
- The ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others.
- How does integrity function as a leadership trait?
- Honesty and strong moral principles that build trust and credibility with followers.
- What is charisma in a leader?
- A compelling attractiveness and charm that inspires enthusiasm and allegiance in followers.
- How does extraversion or dominance act as a leadership trait?
- Outgoing, assertive personalities that allow leaders to command attention and take charge.
- What is the focus of behavioral leadership theories?
- 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?
- Initiating Structure and Consideration.
- What is Initiating Structure in the Ohio State studies?
- The leader's task-focused behavior: defining roles, setting standards, organizing work, and deadlines.
- What is Consideration in the Ohio State studies?
- 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?
- Employee-centered leadership and Job-centered leadership.
- What is employee-centered leadership in the Michigan studies?
- Leadership focused on relationship-building, employee satisfaction, and development of followers.