HROB 101 FINAL CSUS AMY MICKEL
leader member exchange theory - Answer -about in-group and out group favoritism
inspirational approaches - Answer -makes the clear distinction between leaders and
managers
charismatic leadership - Answer -some are more naturally charismatic than others,
these leaders have a vision and are able to articulate that vision. often will take personal
risks. tend to be sensitive to their followers and employees needs. Also often engage
unconventional behaviors.
Advantages of charismatic leader are - Answer -can motivate people and lead them
towards a particular goal
Disadvantages of charismatic leaders are - Answer -if you have a charismatic leader
that is unethical, then it can get pretty dark. Hitler is a good example of an unethical
charismatic leader
Transformational leadership - Answer -these leaders are about change. have a vision
and are able to idealize that vision and influence people. they set expectations and
people are inspired and motivated to fulfill them. these leaders promote intelligence and
tend to be intelligent themselves. they give personal attention and individual
consideration to people
Authentic leaders - Answer -leaders who are true to themselves and know who they
are, know what they believe in and they abide by that. they don`t waiver. great people to
work with, even if you disagree with them with their values or share their beliefs, you
know where they are coming from. you know where authentic leaders stand. Authentic
leaders practice what they preach.
servant leadership - Answer -leaders who go beyond self interest and help followers
grow and develop. these leaders may work in nonprofit organizations, educators.
trust - Answer -to be an effective leader you have to have your followers and
employees trust. if you do not have their trust, you`ll be an ineffective leader. incredibly
important.
Three key characteristics in developing trust - Answer -1. Integrity- are they telling the
truth. are they honest.
2. Benevolence- are they making decisions that are for the greatest good of the
company.
3. Ability- have to believe the leader knows what they are doing. have to have the skills
and knowledge.
, consequences of trust - Answer -1. trust encourages employees to take risks
2. trust encourages information sharing
3. Groups that trust each other tend to be more effective
4. There is higher productivity when people feel they can trust their leader
mentoring - Answer -a senior employee who sponsors and supports a less experienced
employee
formal mentor - Answer -organization gives you a mentor
informal mentor - Answer -when a relationship is formed between a senior employee
and a less experienced employee and then the senior employee mentor them. this
mentor ship is more effective.
Advantages of having a mentor - Answer -mentors can lobby for you, explain to you
how things work, help with work life balance, good mentor listen well
why would someone want to be a mentor? - Answer -1. they can leave a legacy behind
2. people want to help
attribution theory of leadership - Answer -the notion that to be an effective leader we
have to attribute those qualities to that person and we have to see them as the leader.
Ex. someone can have a leadership title and they think they are the leader but the
followers don`t attribute those qualities to them but instead to someone else who has
the qualities of a leader.
sustitutes - Answer -sometimes we don`t need leaders, examples such as a group of
experts can replace the need for a leader`s support.
online leadership - Answer -it takes longer to build trust online. have to have a great
deal of trust to be an effective leader.
power - Answer -the capacity that person A has to influence the behavior of person B,
so that person B acts in accordance to person A.
dependency - Answer -example of a child being dependent towards their parent for
everything. therefore they have more power because they are dependent on them.
Impression management - Answer -when you try to shape the impression people have
of you. important when you have a short period of time to make an impression. ex.
interviews, convincing a customer to choose your company, first date. Putting yourself
in the best light.
Conformity - Answer -Agreeing with someone else's opinion to gain his or her approval
is a form of ingratiation. Example: A manager tells his boss, "You're absolutely right on
your reorganization plan for the western regional office. I couldn't agree with you more."
leader member exchange theory - Answer -about in-group and out group favoritism
inspirational approaches - Answer -makes the clear distinction between leaders and
managers
charismatic leadership - Answer -some are more naturally charismatic than others,
these leaders have a vision and are able to articulate that vision. often will take personal
risks. tend to be sensitive to their followers and employees needs. Also often engage
unconventional behaviors.
Advantages of charismatic leader are - Answer -can motivate people and lead them
towards a particular goal
Disadvantages of charismatic leaders are - Answer -if you have a charismatic leader
that is unethical, then it can get pretty dark. Hitler is a good example of an unethical
charismatic leader
Transformational leadership - Answer -these leaders are about change. have a vision
and are able to idealize that vision and influence people. they set expectations and
people are inspired and motivated to fulfill them. these leaders promote intelligence and
tend to be intelligent themselves. they give personal attention and individual
consideration to people
Authentic leaders - Answer -leaders who are true to themselves and know who they
are, know what they believe in and they abide by that. they don`t waiver. great people to
work with, even if you disagree with them with their values or share their beliefs, you
know where they are coming from. you know where authentic leaders stand. Authentic
leaders practice what they preach.
servant leadership - Answer -leaders who go beyond self interest and help followers
grow and develop. these leaders may work in nonprofit organizations, educators.
trust - Answer -to be an effective leader you have to have your followers and
employees trust. if you do not have their trust, you`ll be an ineffective leader. incredibly
important.
Three key characteristics in developing trust - Answer -1. Integrity- are they telling the
truth. are they honest.
2. Benevolence- are they making decisions that are for the greatest good of the
company.
3. Ability- have to believe the leader knows what they are doing. have to have the skills
and knowledge.
, consequences of trust - Answer -1. trust encourages employees to take risks
2. trust encourages information sharing
3. Groups that trust each other tend to be more effective
4. There is higher productivity when people feel they can trust their leader
mentoring - Answer -a senior employee who sponsors and supports a less experienced
employee
formal mentor - Answer -organization gives you a mentor
informal mentor - Answer -when a relationship is formed between a senior employee
and a less experienced employee and then the senior employee mentor them. this
mentor ship is more effective.
Advantages of having a mentor - Answer -mentors can lobby for you, explain to you
how things work, help with work life balance, good mentor listen well
why would someone want to be a mentor? - Answer -1. they can leave a legacy behind
2. people want to help
attribution theory of leadership - Answer -the notion that to be an effective leader we
have to attribute those qualities to that person and we have to see them as the leader.
Ex. someone can have a leadership title and they think they are the leader but the
followers don`t attribute those qualities to them but instead to someone else who has
the qualities of a leader.
sustitutes - Answer -sometimes we don`t need leaders, examples such as a group of
experts can replace the need for a leader`s support.
online leadership - Answer -it takes longer to build trust online. have to have a great
deal of trust to be an effective leader.
power - Answer -the capacity that person A has to influence the behavior of person B,
so that person B acts in accordance to person A.
dependency - Answer -example of a child being dependent towards their parent for
everything. therefore they have more power because they are dependent on them.
Impression management - Answer -when you try to shape the impression people have
of you. important when you have a short period of time to make an impression. ex.
interviews, convincing a customer to choose your company, first date. Putting yourself
in the best light.
Conformity - Answer -Agreeing with someone else's opinion to gain his or her approval
is a form of ingratiation. Example: A manager tells his boss, "You're absolutely right on
your reorganization plan for the western regional office. I couldn't agree with you more."
