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Leadership Theories
Development of Leadership Theory from Trait to Transformational
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Business
Graduate
10/05/2007

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Term
Leadership Triad
Definition

Ambition
Competence
Integrity
Term
4 C's of Leadership
Definition

Constancy: consitency

Congruity: integrity

Competence: skill, tech knowledge

Care: Consideration, empathy
Term
Job of a leader
Definition

Develop the vision
Articulate the vision
Implement the vision
Term
6 Stage Process for Sport Managers
Definition

1. Communicate need for change
2. Overcome resistance
3. Make personal commitment
4. Articulate the vision
5. Generate commitment
6. Institutionalize the vision
Term
Steps to Implement Vision
Definition

1. Structure: org design, work flow
2. Selection & Training: develop the right people
3. Motivation: enthusiasm, commitment, role modeling
4. Information Management: accumulation and dissemination
5. Team Building: support, direction, cohesiveness
6. Promote Change: creativity, innovation
Term
Categories of Leadership
Definition
1. Political: power in position/title
2. Informational: dissemination
3. Skill: know-how, competency
4. Charismatic
5. Transformational
6. Cultural
Term
Perspectives of Leadership
Definition
1. Macro: industry-wide
2. Micro: day-to-day
Term
Cultures of Leadership
(Sparks)
Definition
1. Hierarchal: power in position, autocratic
2. Egalitarian: reduce inequity, task sharing, job rotation
3. Individualism: individual authority, leaders appointed when necessary/time of crisis
Term
Trait Theory
Essential Traits
Definition
1. Drive: ambition, achievement, energy
2. Desire to lead: socialized power, motivation
3. Honesty/Integrity: truthfulness
4. Cognitive Ability: intelligence, intuition, non-traditional thinker
5. Self-confidence: emotional stability, assurance
6. Business Knowledge: industry, company
Term
Trait Theory
Inherent Traits
Definition
1. Drive: ambition
2. Intelligence: cognitive ability
3. Charisma: emotion, energy
4. Intuition:
5. Persistence:
6. Emotional Stability:
Term
Trait Theory
Evolution to Behavioral
Definition
- Trait theory is based on idea that leaders are born not made.

- Some leaders do not possess all traits.

- Possession of traits does not ensure leadership.

- Use in competency skill testing results in obvious and general findings.
Term
Behavioral Theory
The Michigan Studies
Definition
- Employee-orientation: cohesiveness, support, interaction

- Task-orientation: planning, supervising, work facilitation, goal emphasis

- Effective Leadership: subordinates more satisfied when leader scores high in both areas
Term
Behavioral Theory
The Ohio State Studies
Definition
- Initiating Structure: work facilitation, policy, procedure, task

- Consideration: camaraderie, caring

- LBDQ
Term
Behavioral Theory
Blake/Mouton
Definition
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1. Authoritarian
2. Impoverished
3. Country Club
4. Team Leader
Term
Behavioral Theory
Evolution to Contingency/Situational
Definition
- Behavioral does not allow for behavior to change according to situational factors.

- Does not address informal leadership.
Term
Contingency Theory
Fiedler
Definition
- LPC
- Style vs. Leader Control
- Depends on amount of control leader has over situation
- Style not easily changed

- Task-orientation: structure
- Relationship-orientation: interpersonal relations
Term
Contingency Theory
Situational
(Hersey & Blanchard)
Definition
- Individualistic approach: case by case
- Mitigating variable: Subordinate Maturity
- Choose style according to subordinate need

- Job (ability) vs Psychological (motivation, confidence)
- Task vs Relationship
- M1: unable, unwilling - hT, lR, Telling
- M2: unable, willing, hT, hR, Selling
- M3: able, unwilling, lT, hR, Participating
- M4: able, willing, lT, lR, Delegating
Term
Contingency Theory
Can Do/Will Do Framework
Definition
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M1: Telling
M2: Selling
M3: Participating
M4: Delegating
Term
Contingency Theory
Path-Goal
(House)
Definition
- Articulate vision
- Clear path, reduce obstacles
- Choose one or all styles as needed

1. Directive: guidelines, planning
2. Supportive: concern, consideration
3. Participative: consult, involve, equal
4. Achievement: goals, expectations
Term
Contingency Theory
Evolution to Transactional/Transformational
Definition
- Desire to understand individual leader behavior
- Ability to influence great change
- Charismatic leadership
Term
Transactional Leadership
(Burns)
Definition
- Appeal to self-interests of followers
- Association with corrective and constructive behavior

1. Contingent Reward: punishment/reward for behaviors, deliver on promises, incentive for performance, verbal expression of dis/pleasure

2. Management by Exception (Active): seeking failures, attention to mistakes, actively seeking infracturions

3. Management by Exception (Passive): acting on mistakes when they arrive, trial and error

4. Laissez-Faire: non-transactional, don't care, hands off, avoidance
Term
Transformational Leadership
(Bass)
Definition
- Followers elevated to higher purpose
- Transform follower's beliefs and attitudes to higher expectations
- challenge and change culture
- broaden members self-interest
- set aside self-interests to good of group
Term
Transformational Leadership
4 I's
Definition
1. Idealized Attributes/Behaviors
2. Inspirational Motivation/Charisma
3. Intellectual Stimulation
4. Individualized Consideration
Term
Transformational Leadership
Idealized Attributes/Behaviors [IA]
Definition
- principled actions: values, beliefs, moral ethics
- confidence
- role modeling
- selflessness
Term
Transformational Leadership
Inspirational Motivation/Charisma [IM]
Definition
- enthusiasm
- optimism
- vision/ future thinking
- excitement
- take a stand on controversial issues
Term
Transformational Leadership
Intellectual Stimulation [IS]
Definition
- challenging goals and tasks
- thinking out of box, non-traditional
- alters follower's perspectives
- risk friendly
- seeks input
Term
Transformational Leadership
Individualized Consideration [IC]
Definition
- treating follower as individual, case-by-case
- mentor, coach, advise
- develop strengths
- listen attentively
Term
Transformational Leadership
Cascading Effect
Definition
- organization members receive consistent messages from all leadership levels
Term
Transformational Leadership
Leader/Member Exchange [LMX]
Definition
- Overall, TL correlates with LMX but not causal
- [IA] Not measured
- [IM] Less correlation, maturity level differs from mid-tier to third-tier subordinates
- [IC] Correlates, is consistent, intangible reward
- [IS] Less correlation, not part of role modeling, or development behaviors
Term
Transformational Leadership
Outcomes
Definition
- extra effort: heighten desire to succeed, do more than expected

- effectiveness: meet goals, org needs, goal achievement

- satisfaction: better leader/member relationship, more satisfied followers
Term
Transformational Leadership
Workplace Objectives
Definition
- Corporate Image: vision at all levels, emphasis on intellectual resources, development of people

- Recruiting: individual consideration, flex schedules, attractive charisma

- Selection, Promotion, Transfer: promote people with suitable characteristics, reward culture

- Development: challenging tasks, individual consideration, policy supports risks

- Training: leadership development, verbal and non-verbal performance rewarded
Term
Organizational Value Sets
Definition
- Focus: Internal vs External

- Structure: Flexibility vs Control

- Means & Ends
Term
Organizational Effectiveness
Measures
Definition
- Goal Attainment: identify goals and path

- System Resources: inputs, scarce and valued

- Internal Processes: HR, information flow, work processes

- Satisfaction of Constituents: different interests of vested parties

- Competing Values
Term
Personal Effectiveness
Measures
Definition
- Obtain Trust and Respect: integrity, consistency, achievements

- Ability to Adapt: flexibility, style vs situation (conflict of flexibility and consistency)

- Develop Vision & Clear Path

- Motivate & Inspire: charisma

- Achieve Results: positive outcome on time
Term
Competitive Values Framework
Definition
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1. INT/CONTROL: information mgmt --> stability, control | Coordinator, Monitor

2. EXT/CONTROL: planning --> production | Producer, Director

3. IN/FLEX: cohesion --> HR development | Facilitator, Mentor

4. EXT/FLEX: feasibility, readiness --> growth, acquire resources | Broker, Innovator
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