Leadership Midterm
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,What are positive universal leadership attributes? - Trustworthy, just, intelligent, informed
- Foresighted, plans ahead
- Builds confidence, motivational
- Win-win problem solver
- Administratively skilled
- Excellence-oriented, dynamic
- Decisive, communicative, coordinator
- Honest, encouraging, dependable
- Effective bargainer
- Team builder
What are negative universal leadership attributes? - Loner, insecure, asocial
- Irritable
- Ruthless, dictatorial
- Non-explicit
- Lack empathy
- Non-cooperative
- Egocentric/narcissistic
What is the dark side of leadership? - Excessive use of power, control or influence
- Authoritarian or oppressive
- Toxic
- Leave followers worse off than found them
- Violate basic human rights of others
- Playing to followers' basest fears
How does the approach that leadership is a trait view - Distinguishing quality
leadership? - Innate, not learned
- Ex. confidence, decisiveness, outgoing
- Leaders are born, not made
How does the approach that leadership is a skill/ability - Competency developed to accomplish a task effectively
view leadership? - Can get better with practice
- Natural or learned capacity
- Ex. public speaking, organizing meetings, restaurant managing, fundraising
process
How does the behavioral approach view leadership? - What leaders do
- Task vs. relationship/people behavior types: each has a relative strength (ex.
prepare agenda vs. help people to feel included
- Ex. country club vs. authoritarian
What are task behaviors? - Specific roles and tasks
- Schedules work
- Sets performance standards
- Develops procedures
, What are people/relationship behaviors? - Is friendly and supportive
- Shows trust and confidence in subordinates
- Shows concern for subordinates' welfare
- Gives recognition to subordinates for accomplishments
How does the situational approach view leadership? - Different approach depending on the situation
- Directive vs. supportive dimensions
- Depends on leadership style of leader and developmental level of followers
- Different situations need different leadership
- Based on situation, not on leader
- Ex. beginners may need more directive than experienced workers
What are the 3 leadership theories? - Theory U
- Path-goal theory
- Leader-member exchange theory (LMX)
What is Theory U? - Change management method and a framework for change
- Developed by Otto Scharmer
- Delves into the process of becoming aware and applies to all levels of
systems change
What are key aspects of Theory U? 1. Co-sensing the field of change
2. Presencing inspiration and common will
3. Co-initiating common intent
4. Co-creating strategic microcosms
5. Co-evolving through innovations
What does co-sensing the field of change refer to in - Going to places with the most potential and listening with an open mind and
Theory U? heart
- Connecting deeply to the world around us
What does presencing inspiration and common will Letting go of our old ego and self, making space for our highest future
refer to in Theory U? possibility
What does co-initiating common intent refer to in Finding shared purpose and intention
Theory U?
Content | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
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,What are positive universal leadership attributes? - Trustworthy, just, intelligent, informed
- Foresighted, plans ahead
- Builds confidence, motivational
- Win-win problem solver
- Administratively skilled
- Excellence-oriented, dynamic
- Decisive, communicative, coordinator
- Honest, encouraging, dependable
- Effective bargainer
- Team builder
What are negative universal leadership attributes? - Loner, insecure, asocial
- Irritable
- Ruthless, dictatorial
- Non-explicit
- Lack empathy
- Non-cooperative
- Egocentric/narcissistic
What is the dark side of leadership? - Excessive use of power, control or influence
- Authoritarian or oppressive
- Toxic
- Leave followers worse off than found them
- Violate basic human rights of others
- Playing to followers' basest fears
How does the approach that leadership is a trait view - Distinguishing quality
leadership? - Innate, not learned
- Ex. confidence, decisiveness, outgoing
- Leaders are born, not made
How does the approach that leadership is a skill/ability - Competency developed to accomplish a task effectively
view leadership? - Can get better with practice
- Natural or learned capacity
- Ex. public speaking, organizing meetings, restaurant managing, fundraising
process
How does the behavioral approach view leadership? - What leaders do
- Task vs. relationship/people behavior types: each has a relative strength (ex.
prepare agenda vs. help people to feel included
- Ex. country club vs. authoritarian
What are task behaviors? - Specific roles and tasks
- Schedules work
- Sets performance standards
- Develops procedures
, What are people/relationship behaviors? - Is friendly and supportive
- Shows trust and confidence in subordinates
- Shows concern for subordinates' welfare
- Gives recognition to subordinates for accomplishments
How does the situational approach view leadership? - Different approach depending on the situation
- Directive vs. supportive dimensions
- Depends on leadership style of leader and developmental level of followers
- Different situations need different leadership
- Based on situation, not on leader
- Ex. beginners may need more directive than experienced workers
What are the 3 leadership theories? - Theory U
- Path-goal theory
- Leader-member exchange theory (LMX)
What is Theory U? - Change management method and a framework for change
- Developed by Otto Scharmer
- Delves into the process of becoming aware and applies to all levels of
systems change
What are key aspects of Theory U? 1. Co-sensing the field of change
2. Presencing inspiration and common will
3. Co-initiating common intent
4. Co-creating strategic microcosms
5. Co-evolving through innovations
What does co-sensing the field of change refer to in - Going to places with the most potential and listening with an open mind and
Theory U? heart
- Connecting deeply to the world around us
What does presencing inspiration and common will Letting go of our old ego and self, making space for our highest future
refer to in Theory U? possibility
What does co-initiating common intent refer to in Finding shared purpose and intention
Theory U?
