6 Leadership in Organizations Free Online FlashCards

What is leadership?

Leadership is influencing interdependent people to work toward shared goals.

What do trait approaches to leadership examine?

Trait approaches examine qualities such as confidence, integrity, and drive. Traits may help explain who emerges as a leader, but do not alone determine effectiveness.

What is initiating structure?

Initiating structure means clarifying roles, setting schedules, and coordinating work.

How does path–goal theory describe a leader’s role?

Path–goal theory proposes that leaders clarify routes to valued goals, remove barriers, and adjust the direction or support they provide.

What are five common bases of a leader’s power?

Legitimate power comes from a position, reward power from control over valued rewards, coercive power from the ability to impose penalties, expert power from knowledge, and referent power from others’ respect or identification.

How can repeated leadership behavior shape organizational culture?

Repeated leadership behavior communicates which conduct is valued, shaping team norms and organizational culture—for example, cooperation or internal competition.

Does leadership require a formal title?

Leadership can come from formal managers or informal team members. Holding authority alone does not ensure effective leadership.

What does consideration mean in leadership?

Consideration is showing support, listening to employees, and treating them with respect.

What is the central idea of contingency approaches?

Contingency approaches emphasize fitting leadership behavior to the circumstances; no single combination works best in every situation.

When can directive leadership be especially useful?

Directive behavior can help when roles are unclear because it clarifies expectations and work responsibilities.

When may participative leadership be useful?

Participation can be useful when work is unstructured and employees have relevant expertise to contribute.

What characterizes transactional leadership?

Transactional leadership emphasizes clear expectations and exchanges, such as rewarding people for meeting agreed goals.