MGMT 319 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Cooperativeness, Job Satisfaction, Ingroups And Outgroups
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Leaders can learn to overcome some potentially limiting traits (ex. Distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, honesty, self-confidence, and appearance. To identify the traits leaders possessed that distinguished them from people who were not leaders. Research found a weak relationship between traits and leader success. Traits that are consistent with effective leadership are. Importance of a particular trait was often relative to the situation. Possessing certain personal characteristics is no guarantee of success. Tendency to see positive side of things and expecting that things will work out well. General assurance in one"s own judgments, decision making, ideas and capabilities. Doesn"t mean being arrogant and prideful but rather knowing and trusting in oneself. Person"s strong belief he or she can accomplish a task. Honest with followers, customers, shareholders, and the public. Leader"s character is whole, integrated, and grounded in solid ethical principles, and he or she acts in keeping those principles.
