HROB 2010 Chapter Notes -Hierarchical Organization, Masculinity, Extraversion And Introversion

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

Document Summary

Suggested that a leader can be defined by 8 traits. These traits must be relevant to the situation in which the leader is functioning. 10 characteristics that were positively associated with leadership. Vigor & persistence in pursuit of goals. Risk taking & originality in problem solving. Drive to exercise initiative in social situations. Capacity to structure social interaction systems to the purpose at hand. Less emphasis on how situational factors influenced leadership. 6 personality traits used to distinguish leaders from nonleaders. 6 traits used to distinguish leaders from nonleaders. Leaders can be born with these traits, or they can learn them. Leaders tend to have higher intelligence levels than nonleaders. *if a leader"s iq differs too much from that of their subordinates, it can have a negative effect on the leadership. Ability to be certain about one"s competencies and skills. Self-esteem, self-assurance, and the belief that one can make a difference.