ADMS 2400 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Charismatic Authority, Fiedler Contingency Model, Trait Theory

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 2400
• Professor: Joanne Gray

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What is leadership: ability to influence a group toward achievement of a vision or set of goals. There is not one style appropriate for every situation. Recognize what style is most appropriate: nonsanctioned leadership. Ability to influence that arises outside formal structure of the organization. Why are some leaders more effective than others: leader effe(cid:272)ti(cid:448)e(cid:374)ess is the degree to (cid:449)hi(cid:272)h leader"s a(cid:272)tio(cid:374)s result i(cid:374) How can leaders be evaluated: leaders can be judged based on objective criteria. How well the unit performs: also judgd from perspective of their followers. Trait theories = focus on personality, social, physical, or intellectual traits to differentiate leaders from non-leaders. Identify leadership only when matched with the big five personality model. Extraversion: leaders usually emerge from being extraverted. Conscientiousness: disciplined and committed to their decisions. Emotional intelligence: effectively displays and reads emotions. Behavioral theories specific behaviors differentiate leaders from non- leaders. Implies we could train people to be leaders.