ADMS 2400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Contingency Theory, Job Satisfaction, Extraversion And Introversion
28 Nov 2013
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The process by which an individual influences others to achieve organizational goals. Manager: leader: long-term strategy, vision/mission, manager: execute, implement. Types of power: personal power, derives power form unique qualities/personal characteristics, various types: Logical facts and arguments used to support their position. Engaging and magnetic personality: position power, formal power that is associated with a job, various types: Access to valuable data/knowledge: how to increase position power: Extend network of contacts in/out of organization. Join task forces (become more involved in strategic decisions) Great leaders possess traits that set them apart. Traits remain stable over time and across different groups. Great leaders help employees to achieve goals by showing them the way. Leadership if leader clarifies tasks and removes obstacles increases employees perception that goals can be achieved. Focuses on establishing good relationships/satisfying needs for affiliation: participative. The leader consults and helps the employees to participate in decision-making. Leader sets challenging goals and seeks improvement in performance constantly.
