HROB 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Charismatic Authority, Work Unit, Vision Statement

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour
• Course: HROB 2100
• Professor: Tom Medcof

Document Summary

Trait theories of leadership: theories that consider personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from non-leaders. Behavioral theories of leadership: theories that propose that specific behaviors differentiate leaders from non-leaders. Initiating structure: the extent to which a leader is likely to define and structure his or her role and the roles of employees in order to attain goals. Consideration: the extent to which a leader is likely to have job relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees" ideas, and regard for their feelings. Employee-oriented leader: a leader who emphasized interpersonal relations. Production-oriented leader: a leader who emphasizes the technical or task aspects of the job. Situational, or contingency theories: theories that propose leadership effectiveness is dependent on the situation. Fiedler contingency model: a leadership theory that proposes that effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader"s style and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control.