Chapter 14 leadership Worksheet

a leadership theory states that leaders can increase subordinate satisfaction and performance by clarifying and clearing the paths 2 goals and by increasing the number and kinds of rewards available for goal attainment
a leadership style in which the leader let's employees know precisely what is expected of them, gives them specific guidelines for performing tasks, schedules work, set standards of performance and make sure that people follow standard rules and regulations
a leadership style in which the leader consults employees for their suggestions an input before making decisions
a theory that suggests how leaders can determine an appropriate amount of employee participation when making decisions
the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, think strategically, and work with others to initiate changes that will create a positive future for an organization
the behavioral tendencies and personal characteristics of leaders that create an exceptionally strong relationship between them and their followers
a charismatic leader who provide developmental opportunities for followers, are open to positive and negative feedback, recognize other contributions, share information and have moral standards that emphasize the larger interests of the group
charismatic leaders who control and manipulate followers, do what is best for themselves instead of their organizations
a leadership that generates awareness and acceptance of a group's purpose and mission and gets employees to see beyond their own needs and self-interests for the good of the group
Leadership based on an exchange process in which followers are rewarded for good performance and punished for poor performance
the process of influencing others to achieve group or organizational goals
a leadership theory that holds that effective leaders possess a similar set of traits or characteristics
the way a leader generally behaves toward followers
a leadership theory states that to maximize work group performance, leaders must matched to the situation that best fits their leadership style
the degree to which a situation either permits organize a leader the chance to influence the behavior of group members
the degree to which the requirements of a subordinate's tasks are clearly specified
the degree to which leaders can hire, fire, reward and punish workers
theory that says leaders need to adjust their leadership styles to match follower’s readiness
the ability and willingness to take responsibility for directing one's behavior at work