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1
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Extent to which a leader is likely to define & structure his/ her role & the roles of employees in order to attain goals

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Initiating structure

2
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Extent to which a leader is likely to have job relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees’ ideas, & regard for their feelings

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Consideration

3
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Leader who emphasizes interpersonal relations

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Employee- oriented leader

4
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Leader who emphasizes technical/ task aspects of the job

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Production- oriented leader

5
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Theories proposing traits differentiate leaders from nonleaders

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Trait theories of leadership

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Theories proposing spec. behaviours differentiate leaders from nonleaders

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Behavioural theories of leadership

7
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Proposes that effective group performance depends upon proper match b/w leader’s style of interacting with his/her followers & degree to which situation allows leader to control & influence

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Fiedler contingency model

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Leadership theory that focuses on the readiness of followers

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Situational Leadership

9
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Leadership theory that says it’s the leader’s job to assist followers in attaining their goals & to provide necessary direction &/ support to ensure that their goals are compatible w/ overall objectives of group/ org.

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Path- goal theory

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Leadership theory stating that followers make attributions of heroic/ extraordinary leadership abilities when they observe certain behaviours

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Charismatic leadership theory

11
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A formal articulation of an organization’s vision/ mission

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Vision statement

12
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Leaders who are fiercely ambitious & driven, but ambition is directed toward their company rather than themselves

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Level 5 leaders

13
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Leaders who guide/ motivate followers in direction of established goals by clarifying role & task requirements

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Transactional leaders

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Leaders who inspire followers to transcend own self- interests & who are capable of having a profound & extraordinary effect on followers

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Transformational leaders

15
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A sr. employee who sponsors & supports a less experienced employee

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Mentor

16
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How leaders create self- leaders:

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  • Model self- leadership
  • Encourage employees to create self- set goals
  • Encourage use of self- rewards
  • Create (+) thought patterns
  • Create climate of self- leadership
  • Encourage self- criticism
17
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Roles of Team Leaders

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  • Liaisons with external constituencies
  • Troubleshooters
  • Conflict managers
  • Coaches
18
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Benefits of Leading w/out authority (3)

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  1. Lattitude for creative deviance
  2. Issue focus
  3. Front- line information
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Leaders who know who they are, what they believe in & value, & act on these values & beliefs openly & candidly

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Authentic leaders

20
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Leadership concept stating that leaders convey values that are other- centred vs. self- centred & who role model ethical conduct

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Socialized charismatic leadership

21
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Moral foundation of leadership (4)

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  • Truth telling
  • Promise keeping
  • Fairness
  • Respect for the individual