MGT 500 Chapter 14: Leadership Models

• School: Ball State University
• Department: Management
• Course: MGT 500
• Professor: Ronda Smith

Document Summary

Trait model: focused on identifying personal characteristics that cause effective leadership. Some of the personal characteristics that it identifies are not personality traits per se but, rather, are concerned with a leader"s skills, abilities, knowledge, and expertise. Research shows that certain personal characteristics do appear to be connected to effective leadership. Traits and personal characteristics related to effective leadership. Intelligence: helps managers understand complex issues and solve problems. Knowledge and expertise: help managers make good decisions and discover ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Dominance: helps managers influence their subordinates to achieve organizational goals. Self-confidence: contributes to managers" effectively influencing subordinates and persisting when faced with obstacles or difficulties. High energy: helps managers deal with the many demands they face. Tolerance for stress: helps managers deal with uncertainty and make difficult decisions. Integrity and honesty: help managers behave ethically and earn their subordinates" trust and confidence.