Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Psych
5 Nov 2015
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Def"n: a behavioural process of influencing individuals & groups toward set goals (barrow, Leaders not only provide a vision to strive for but also give the structure, motivation, and support to translate the vision into reality. Two types- prescribed and emergent (latter tend to be more effective respect & support of group). Ensure demands of the organization are satisfied (meet goals and objectives). Ensure the needs of the group members are satisfied (maximum opportunity to achieve success). First looked @ leadership by analyzing traits of successful leaders. More recently looked at an interactional model of leadership between the leader and the situations in which they operate. Research focused on two major aspects of the leader"s role: organizational requirements- productivity & performance (task orientation), personal requirements. Result is a situational leadership model for assessing leader style and athlete preference. A leader"s social support enhances individual and group motivation. Social support concern for the welfare of each individual.
