MGT 415: Leadership Theory Quiz. Full Coverage, rated A+

MGT 415: Leadership Theory Quiz. Full Coverage, rated A+ Trait Theory - -- Narrow and descriptive. Basic idea: innate characteristics, you're born with it. - OCEAN traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and low neuroticism). - Other traits: intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity, and sociability - Some traits are common in leaders, but traits alone cannot explain effective leadership. - 1920s-1950s Behavioral Theory - -- Descriptive. Basic idea: focus on behavior and actions of leaders - OSU Studies (1940s): initiating structure (task behaviors) and consideration (relationship behaviors). These behaviors are distinct and independent, so a leader can be high or low in both of them at once. - Michigan Studies (1950s): production orientation and