MODULE 7

A form of motivation seen when an individual is driven by a desire to lead or be in charge of others- A form of motivation seen when an individual is driven by a desire to lead or be in charge of others

A learning process by which political; norms and behavior are transmitted from one generation to another.

The leader sets challenging goals for her followers, expects them to perform at their highest level, and shows confidence in their ability to meet this expectation.

The leader consults with his followers before making a decision on how to proceed

Most effective when subordinates are highly trained and involved in their work.

Most effective in situations in which tasks and relationships are physically or psychologically challenging

The leader informs her followers on what is expected of them, such as telling them what to do, how to perform a task, and scheduling and coordinating work.

Theories that explained how managers’ beliefs about what motivates their people can affect their management style

It promotes the idea that certain people are more naturally gifted as leaders than others.

It is a leadership approach that emphasizes the value of hierarchy for enhancing organizational effectiveness. These managers place high importance on structure and utilize their authority to enforce rules to inspire staff to perform at their best

Leaders are born, not made. Leadership traits are inherent and cannot be learned.

Which one is NOT a primary trait by which leaders could succeed

A person’s leadership abilities are a product of their environment.

This theory assumes that people define roles for themselves and others based on social learning and reading. People form expectations about the roles that they and others will play. People delicately encourage others.

Leaders may be concerned for their people, and they also must have some. Concern or the work to be done.

A weak balance of focus on both people and the work. Doing enough to get things done, but not pushing the boundaries of what may be possible.

Strong focus on tasks, but with little concern for people. Focus on efficiency, including the elimination of people wherever possible.

People are committed to tasks and leaders are committed to people. The concern for production and people both are high

This style is to minimize the leader's involvement in decision-making, and hence allowing people to make their own decisions, although they may still be responsible for the outcome.

The leader takes decisions without consulting with others. The decision is made without any form of consultation.

The leader involves the people in the decision-making, although the process for the final decision may vary from the leader having the final say to them facilitating consensus in the group.

Identified four main styles of leadership, in particular around decision-making and the degree to which people are involved in the decision.

In this style, the leader has a low concern for people and uses such methods as threats and other fear-based methods to achieve conformance.

This theory assumes that the best action of the leader depends on a range of situational factors.

When the leader adds concern for people to an authoritative position