EASIA 201R Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Centrality, Corporate Social Responsibility, Work Unit

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Trait theory of leadership: leadership depends on the personal qualities or traits of the leader. Limitations: difficult to determine whether traits make the leader or whether the opportunity for leadership produces the traits, can lead to biased and discrimination fails to take into account the situation in which leadership occurs. Possessing the appropriate traits for leadership makes it more likely that certain actions will be taken and will be successful. Leadership categorization theory: people are more likely to view somebody as a leader and to evaluate them as a more effective leader when they possess prototypical characteristics of leadership. Consideration: the extent to which a leader is approachable and shows personal concern and respect for employees related to follower satisfaction, motivation, and leader effectiveness. Leader reward behaviour: the leader"s use of compliments, tangible benefits, and deserves special treatment: most effective when contingent on performance, positively related to employees" perceptions, attitudes, and behaviour.