HROB 2010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Trait Theory, Wield, Extraversion And Introversion

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour
• Course: HROB 2010
• Professor: Michele Bowring

Document Summary

Compare and contrast the traditional roles of leaders and managers. There are several theoretical approaches to explain complexities of the leadership process. Leadership can be a trait or behaviour, or an information-processing perspective or relational standpoint. Emphasis on control and centralization of power, ability to impress the will of the leader on those led and induce obedience, respect, loyalty and cooperation". Interaction of specific personality traits with those of a group; group can influence the leader. Leadership being the behaviour of an individual involved in directing group activities. Leadership by persuasion distinguished from drivership" or leadership by coercion. Continuance of group theory (what leaders do in groups) Leadership as a relationship that develops shared goals; leadership based on behaviours of the leader. Effectiveness, how leadership influences overall group effectiveness. Seeman describes leadership to be acts by persons which influence other persons in a shared direction". Organizational behaviour approach, initiating and maintaining groups or organizations to accomplish group/organizational goals".