PSY 034 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Situational Leadership Theory, Social Exchange Theory, Ingroups And Outgroups
27 Jul 2016
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Geier, downey and johnson (1980): impact theory. Information provide information so everyone knows what is going on, there is no ignorance. Magnetic - people are drawn to this type of leader, enthusiastic, charismatic, visionaries. Position position of power, authority, ideal for instability. Affiliation leaders who are caring and supportive to the employees. Coercive reading by rewarding and punishment, ex: military. Tactical leader strategizes and organizes everything, methodic. These styles are only effective in the correspondent climate. Find a climate consistent with your leadership style. Change your leadership style to better fit the existing climate. Change you followers" perception of the climate. Change the actual climate - most difficult to do, not practical, but possible. Interaction of these with style and characteristics of the leader. Extent to which it helps followers achieve their goals. Supportive style shows concern for employees. Participation style shares information and lets employees participate.
