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Trait Theory - correct answer a leadership theory that holds that effective leaders possess a similar set of traits or characteristics; Self confidence, acceptance of the consequences of one's actions, persistence, creative problem-solvi...
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Trait Theory - correct answer a leadership theory that holds that effective leaders possess a similar set of
traits or characteristics; Self confidence, acceptance of the consequences of one's actions, persistence,
creative problem-solving, initiative, reilience, tolerance, ability to influence others, ability to structure
social interactions, intelligence, integrity, nonconformity, cooperativeness, tact.
Behavioral Theory - correct answer Focuses on what leaders do or how they behave; categorizes leaders
into their style of practice.
Autocratic
Democratic
Permissive or laissez-faire
Beaurocratic
Autocratic Leaders - correct answer Leaders who purport to change the behavior of subordinates
through external control with the use of coercion, authority, punishment, and power.
Democratic Leadedrs - correct answer Leaders who appeal to the drive of their subordinates and
influence change through participation, involvement of subordinates in goal setting, and collaboration.
Permissive or Laissez-faire Leaders - correct answer Leaders who use a "hands-off" approach and assume
that people are able to make their own decisions and complete their work unaided by direction or
facilitation.
Bureaucratic Leaders - correct answer Leaders who rely on organizational policies and rules to influence
the behavior of their subordinates.
Autocratic and Bureaucratic leaders..... - correct answer Assume that external motivators cause
subordinates to change their behavior.
Democratic and Laissez-faire leaders...... - correct answer Believe that behavior change is internally
inspired or has an internal locus of control.
,Likert - correct answer Developed the four quadrant model known as "System 4 Management" to
illustrate the relationship between management style and outcomes; greater employee involvement
yields greater committment to the organization and it's outcomes.
Impoverished Leaders - correct answer show low concern for both production and people; do the
minimum required to remain employed
Contingency Theory - correct answer Also known as situational leadership; Refers to the ability to adapt
one's leadership style to the situation at hand.
Manager Follower Relationships - correct answer To what degree the manager enjoys the loyalty and
support of her followers.
Task Structure - correct answer The degree to which the task is clearly described or are there operating
procedures in place to guarantee a successful outcome.
Position Power - correct answer To what degree is the manager able to administer rewards and
punishment.
Job Maturity - correct answer The level of the employee's skills and technical knowledge relative to the
task being performed.
Psychological Maturity - correct answer An employee's self-confidence and self-respect.
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S1-High Task/Low Relationship - correct answer Telling; The
leader tells the worker what to do and provides close supervision.
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S2-High Task/High Relationship - correct answer Selling; The
leaders makes decisions and coaches followers; the leader provides opporutnity for clarification
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S3- Low Task/High Relationship - correct answer Participating;
Both leader and follower participate in projects and decisions.
,Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S4- Low Task/Low Relationship - correct answer Delegating; The
leaders gives subordinates the freedom to mae decisions and carry out plans.
Hersey and Blanchard Subordinate Readiness - correct answer R1: unable and unwilling; insecure
R2: unable but willing; confident
R3: Able but unwilling; insecure
R4: Able and willing; confident
Vroom-Yetton's Expectancy Theory - correct answer Gives a prescriptive approach for managers to
decide how much participation they should solicit from their employees. They then use one of the five
decision making approaches- telling, selling, consult, join, or delegate.
Charismatic Leaders - correct answer Leaders who have the ability to engage others becuase of the
power of their personalities; inspire affection and emotional connection and may use the power of their
personalities ot advance revolutionary ideas.
Transactional Leaders - correct answer Derived from social-exchange theory; Both manager and
employee derive equal benefit form their relationship and the interactions between them are meant to
achieve and maintain balance and status quo.
Transformational Leaders - correct answer Transforms the organization through contextual and cultural
changes; aware of all that is going on in the organization; encourages risk-taking by subordinates and
encourages and atmosphere of supportive trust and self-actualization of employees; moves the
organization well beyond the current reality.
Connective Leaders - correct answer Draws on the leaders ability to bring others together as a means of
effecting a change. Realize the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts and achieve results through
collaboration, cooperations, coordination, and collegiality. Foster interconnectedness between disparate
groups; known as bridge builders and able to overcome obstacles from hierarchical structures.
Shared Leadership - correct answer Based on the concept of empowerment; recognizes the significance
of informal as well as formal leadership to the success of the organization. Acknowledges that no one
, power can have all the knowledge and influence needed to accomplish intended goals; epitomized by
self-directed work and shared governance.
Servant Leadership - correct answer Puts other people and their needs above the leader's self-interest;
success lies in stewardship.
Transparency - correct answer The opposite of secrecy; deliberate organizational move away from
secrecy and opaqueness; encourage saccess to information, participation, and decision-making; creates
a high level of trust among stakeholders; open acess to information and confidence in the competence
of all involved.
Matrix Structure - correct answer Each department listed on an equal basis.
Horizontal Structure - correct answer CHain of command limited and managers fairly autonomous.
Committee Structure - correct answer an organizational structure in which authority and responsibility
are held by a group rather than an individual
Ad Hoc Committees - correct answer Temporary committees formed to carry out a specific project or
task as opposed to a standing committee which is permanent.
Types of businesses - correct answer sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation
Sole proprietorship - correct answer A business owned by one person
Partnership - correct answer
Corporation - correct answer A business owned by stockholders who share in its profits but are not
personally responsible for its debts
Organizational Theory - correct answer Classical principles include:
chain of command-line of command exists unbroken form top to bottom.
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