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Chapter 12
Exam 4
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Business
Undergraduate 3
04/19/2011

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Leadership
Definition
the exercise of influence by one member of a group or organization over other members to help the group or organization achieve its goals
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Leader
Definition
an individual who is able to influence group or organizational members to help the group or organization achieve its goals
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Formal Leader
Definition
a member of an organization who is given authority by the organization to influence other organizational members to achieve organizational goals
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Informal Leader
Definition
an organizational member with no formal authority to influence others who nevertheless is able to exert considerable influence because of special skills or talents
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Leader Trait Approach
Definition
effective leaders have enduring personal traits that allow them to be successful
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Intelligence
Definition
helps a leader solve complex problems
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Task-Relevant Knowledge
Definition
ensures that a leader knows what has to be done, how it should be done, and what resources are required for a group and organization to achieve its goals
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Dominance
Definition
an individual's need to exert influence and control over others
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Self-Confidence
Definition
helps a leader influence followers and motivates them to persevere in the face of obstacles or difficulties
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Energy/Activity Level
Definition
when high, helps a leader deal with the many demands he or she faces on a day-to-day basis
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Tolerance for Stress
Definition
helps a leader deal with the uncertainty inherent in any leadership role
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Integrity and Honesty
Definition
ensures that a leader behaves ethically and is worthy of his or her followers' trust and confidence
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Emotional Maturity
Definition
ensures that a leader is not overly self-centered, can control his or her feelings, and can accept criticism
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Consideration
Definition
behavior indicating that a leader trusts, respects, and values good relationships with his or her followers; generally WOMEN
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Leader Behavior Approach
Definition
the study of the specific behaviors of successful and effective leaders
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Initiating Structure
Definition
behavior that a leader engages in to make sure that work gets done and subordinates perform their jobs acceptably; generally MEN
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Leader Reward Behavior
Definition
a leader's positive reinforcement of subordinates' desirable behavior
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Leader Punishing Behavior
Definition
a leader's negative response to subordinates' undesired behavior
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Transactional Leader
Definition
one who views relationships between a leader and follower as a business transaction that allows for bargaining and negotiation
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Transformational Leader
Definition
one who transforms an organization by instilling a vision and inspires others to work toward that vision
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Transformational Leader Steps
Definition
1. Increase subordinates' awareness of tasks and the importance in doing it well

2. Make subordinates aware of needs for personal growth, development, and accomplishment

3. Motivate subordinates to act in best interest of organization, NOT in their own best interest

Term
Transformational Leaders are...
Definition
Charismatic

Intellectually Stimulating

Developmental Consideration

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Charismatic
Definition
enthusiastic, capable of winning support
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Intellectually Stimulating
Definition
viewing problems from a new perspective consistent with the leader's vision
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Developmental Consideration
Definition
influence followers by offering encouragement and support to grow and develop on the job
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Leadership Substitute
Definition
something that acts in place of a formal leader and makes leadership unnecessary
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Leadership Neutralizer
Definition
something that prevents a leader from having any influence and negates a leader's efforts
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