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Full Range Leadership Development
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03/13/2013

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Trait Theory
Definition
Focused on fixed personal characteristics and innate qualities one possed known as traits.
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Psychodynamic Theory
Definition
Assumes that the world can be a hostile, unpredictable, and unforgiving environment and that followers look for leader who can make sense of such a trubulent conitions and crisis situations.
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Skills Theory
Definition
Focues on leaders who are emotionally intelligent and can successfully solve problems.
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Style Theory
Definition

Concentrates on two types of leadership: 

 

1. Production-Oriented leadership - Focuses on initiation structures and paths for followers to perform effectively.

 

2. Relationship-Oriented Leadership - Considers fostering good relationships between the leader and followers.

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Situational Leadership Theory
Definition
The leader assumes a directive, coaching, supporting or delegating style based on the situation and follower's development level.
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Contingency Theory
Definition

Theory matches specific leaders to particular situatins in order to achieve the most success. Leaders are moved or "swapped" into and out of various situation based on three critical situational factors:

 

Leader-Member Relations

Leader's Position Power

The Task Structure

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Path-Goal Theory

 

Definition

Once the leader assesses their followers and the situation, leaders choose one of four behaviors:

 

Supportive, Directive, Particpative or Acheivement-Oriented to lead their followers to success.

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Leadership-Member Exchange(LMX) Theory
Definition

It emphasized that leaders must develop specialized relationships with each of their followers instead of treating all their followers the same way. The LMX Theory identified two categories of followers: 

 

In-Group

Out-Group

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Authentic Leadership Theory
Definition
This theory argues that effective leaders are true to themselves and others, have positive psychological states, and adhere to strong morals and values.
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Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory
Definition
Considers  a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.
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Positive Reinforcement
Definition

Involves favorable actions, results, or outcomes that a leader presents to a follower after the follower demonstrates a desired behavior.

 

Example: Public Recognition, Praise, or Award

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Negative Reinforcement
Definition

Includes the removal of unpleasant, unfavorable actions or events the follower is currently experiencing that occurs after they have displayed a desirable behavior.

 

Example: Removing member's UIF and removing restrictions placed on a member.

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Positive Punishment
Definition

Refers to the typical form of punishment were the leader aplies or presents of an unffavorable action or result to a follower who has demonstrated an undesirable behavior.

 

Example: Applying Restrictions to a member, issuing a UIF, and implementing additional duties.

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Negative Punishment
Definition

Occurs when a leader removes something valued by the follower after they have demonstrated an undesirable or unacceptable behavior.

 

Example: Taking or withholding a member's freedoms and liberties, revoking a promotion, and taking away one's position and/or responsibilities.

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McClelland's Need Theory
Definition

Argues that for a reward to be appropriate, accepted, and effective; it must fulfill a member's needs. Based on this theory, there are three primary needs a person must satisfy to be motivated:

 

Need for Achievement

Need for Affiliation

Need for Power

Term
Intrinsic Motivation
Definition
Were one is driven by positive feelings (Internal) associated with doing well on a task or job.
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Extrinsic Motivation
Definition
Drives people to do things in order to attain a specific outcome (external).
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Contemporary Motivation
Definition

Categorizes a member's commitment to the organization into three levels: 

 

Membership Level - Only give the time required to the organization.

Performance Level - Understand and appreciate the rewards and benefits of doing more than those at the membership level.

Involvement Level- Performing are personally satisfied with their work and feel their personal needs and desires are being met.

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