MGMT 3276 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Expectancy Theory, Transactional Leadership, Laissez-Faire

• School: Mount Royal University
• Department: Management
• Course: MGMT 3276
• Professor: Harris Rubin

Document Summary

Different leadership styles are more/less effective in different situations. Best leadership behaviour to adopt depends on context. ** like clarifying work tasks, pushing people to perform. ** categorizes leaders into either: task-motivated, relationship-motivated. Leader"s role is to help subordinates accomplish goals // clear the path for subordinates. Leader must change his/her behaviours based on followers" needs. Leadership behaviours: directive clarify role perceptions, supportive provide psychological, participative, achievement-oriented. Contingencies: employee skills/experience, employee locus of control [like you think you have control over a situation, task structure [environment, team dynamics [environment] Case example: directive was not a good approach of leadership bc it doesn"t keep these employees happy. Participative would be a much better leadership tactic so the employees can exchange their own opinions and see what jobs need to be done effectively. ** leadership that provides followers with a new vision that instills true commitment.