MGT 125 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Kurt Lewin, Extraversion And Introversion, Task Management
27 Oct 2020
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Leaders are people who can influence others and who have managerial authority: early leadership theories, trait theory 1920-1930s (focussed on this theory). Attempt to identify characteristics of leaders from non-leaders was unsuccessful. But they both do not have to necessarily have the skills to be each other. The choice of objectives and strategies to pursue. The motivation of members to achieve their objectives. The organisation and coordination of work activities. The development of member skills and confidence. Later 7 traits associated with leadership were developed . Drive exhibit a high level effort; ambitious. Desire to lead leaders have a strong desire to lead and influence others. Honesty build trusting relationships by being truthful. Self-confidence followers look to leaders for absence of self-doubt. Intelligence leaders need to be intelligent to gather synthesis and interpret it. Job-relevant knowledge effective leaders have a high job knowledge. Extraversion leaders are energetic, lively people.
