MGMT 3000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Fiedler Contingency Model, Situational Leadership Theory, Transactional Leadership

• School: University of Georgia
• Department: Management
• Course: MGMT 3000
• Professor: charleswaynelyons

Document Summary

Trait theory- effective leaders possess a similar set of traits and characteristics. Great man theory explained leadership by examining the traits and characteristics of individuals considered to be historically great leaders. Traits-based leadership theory tries to reveal a set of universal traits and skills that are relevant in all leadership situations. Persistence: high level of physical energy, motivation to complete tasks. Cognitive skills a leader"s ability to understand the internal and external environments, make decisions with sound reasoning, and communicate effectively. Technical skills-a leader"s knowledge about an organization and job-related activities. Interpersonal skills-a leader"s ability to interact with others. Character- the core values and fundamental beliefs that drive behavior in variable situations. Task-oriented behavior-behaviors that prioritize the accomplishment of a task in an efficient and reliable way. Relation-oriented behavior-behaviors that prioritize interpersonal relationships, the value of workers as humans, and a strong commitment to the unit and its mission.