PSYC 3430 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Jane Mouton, Fred Fiedler, Zeitgeist

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3430
• Professor: Peter K Papadogiannis

Document Summary

Intro: leadership-guidance of others in their pursuits, often by organizing, directing, supporting, motivating efforts-ability to lead others y nature of leadership, leadership myths: one of the most observed yet least understood phenomena. Is leadership power: y many believe ppl who manipulate control are good leader y hitler- leadership is moving the masses through any means y constructive leaders work within the group; others over the ppl. are leaders born or made: y aristotle beloved innate y studies show nurture, nature play role y some have qualities given, yet diligent effort and mentoring can acquire. do followers resist leaders: y most prefer to be led, more satisfied and productive, seek leaders y appreciate leaders contribution in outcomes; especially in conflicts y may exaggerate need if in conflict for a leader. do leaders make a difference: y leader helps when other fails to respond in crises y ceo tend to increase performance; sometimes leaders take opposite route.