NGR 6733 Quiz 1 2024 Actual Questions with Solutions Graded A

Quantum theory and change - change is not a thing/event, its a dynamic process and cannot be avoided. With change comes two realities: actual & potential. Leadership arises from potential. All things INTERDEPENDENT, leaders must ADAPT Power - integral in organization behavior; it is the influence over beliefs, emotions and behaviors. only exists when there is an unequal relationship between two people where one depends on the other 5 sources of power - 1. Legitimate Power 2. Reward Power 3. Coercive Power 4. Expert Power 5. Referent Power legitimate power - the power a person receives as a result of his or her position in the formal hierarchy of an organization (either cultural, structural or delegated) reward power - the ability of a manager to give tangible and intangible rewards coercive power - The ability of a manager to punish others referent power - power that comes from subordinates' and coworkers' respect, admiration, and loyalty most effective way for lower-level employee to achieve power - higher-level employee depends on them developing a power base - 1. Create sense of obligation 2. build a reputation 3. identification (leader behaves in way that leads to respect) 4. Perceived dependence (leaders allow others to believe that they are dependent on them) Leadership Trait Theory - Based on the assumption that leaders are born with certain traits and characteristics that make them ideal leaders. University of Michigan Leadership Model - 2 Leadership styles: Job-centered & Employee-Centered Ohio State Leadership Studies - Found that consideration for people and initiating structure are two essential behaviors for leaders. managerial grid (Blake and Mouton) - Addresses the balance between the manager's concern for people and task. 1,9: Country Club management: high concern for people, low concern for task. 9,1: Authority-obedience: High concern for task, low concern for people (dictator) 9,9: Team management: High concern for people and task (ideal) 5,5: Organization man/middle of the road: Moderate/balanced concern for people and task.