PSYCH 338 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Transactional Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Contingency Theory
22 Oct 2016
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Leadership occurs when particular individuals exert influence on the goal achievement of others in an org. context. Commitment: motivating people and gaining their commitment. Strategic leadership the ability to anticipate, maintain flexibility, think strategically, and work w/ others to initiate changes that will create a viable future for the org. Trait theory of leadership leadership depends on the personal qualities or traits of the leader. Trait individual characteristics such as physical attributes, intellectual ability, and personality. Big five dimensions of personality are related to leadership: extraversion and conscientiousness. The most consistent predictors of leadership effectiveness. Failure to take account the situation in which leadership occurs. Consideration extent to which a leader is approachable and shows personal concern and respect for employees: friendly, egalitarian, expresses appreciation and support. Initiating structure a leader concentrates on group goal attainment: defines and organizes their role. Also, roles of followers: stresses standard procedures, schedules the work to be done, assigns employees to particular tasks.
