MANA 4325 EXAM 1 CH 1-5

MANA 4325 EXAM 1 CH 1-5 What is Leadership? - A process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. According to the ___ ___ of leadership, anybody can be a leader. - process view According to the ___ ___ of leadership, you have to be born a leader. - trait view What are some management activities? - 1. Maintain the status quo. 2. planning and budgeting 3. organizing and staffing. 4. controlling and problem solving. What are some leadership activities? - 1. Establishing change. 2. Aligning people. 3. Motivating/inspiring. Power is a relational concern for both ___ and ___. - leaders and followers Power is the capacity or potential to _____? - influence Power is the ability to affect others ___, ___, and ___. - beliefs, attitudes and actions Based on followers' identification and liking for the leader. A teacher who is adored by students has ___ power. - referent Based on the followers' perceptions of the leader's competence. A tour guide who is knowledgable about a foreign country has ___ power. - expert Associated with having status or formal job authority. A judge who administers sentences in the courtroom exhibits ___ power. - legitimate Derived from having the capacity to provide rewards to others. A supervisor who gives rewards to employees who work hard is using ___ power. - reward Derived from having the capacity to penalize or punish others. A coach who sits players on the bench or being late to practice is using ___ power. - coercive Derived from processing knowledge that others want or need. A boss who has information regarding new criteria to decide employee promotion eligibility has ___ power. - information What are some characteristics of emergent leaders? - 1. Emerges over time. 2. Affected by personality and gender. 3. Communication is very important. 4. Personality based. What are the five major leadership traits? - 1. intelligence 2. self-confidence 3. determination 4. integrity 5. sociability Based on the five-factor personality model and leadership, what are the traits of neuroticism? - depressed, anxious, insecure, vulnerable, and hostile Based on the five-factor personality model and leadership, what are the traits of extraversion? - sociable, assertive, and have positive energy Based on the five-factor personality model and leadership, what are the traits of openness? - informed, creative, insightful, and curious Based on the five-factor personality model and leadership, what are the traits of agreeableness? - accepting, conforming, trusting, and nurturing Based on the five-factor personality model and leadership, what are the traits of conscientiousness? - thorough, organized, controlled, dependable, and decisive Which personality trait is associated with leadership? - extraversion Which personality trait is weakly associated with leadership? - agreeableness The first definition of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership is defined as the ability to perceive and ___ - apply emotions to life's tasks The second definition of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership is defined as the ability to perceive and ___ - reason/understand emotions The third definition of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership is defined as the ability to perceive and ___ - express emotions The fourth definition of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership is defined as the ability to perceive and ___ - use emotions to facilitate thinking The fifth definition of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership is defined as the ability to perceive and ___ - manage emotions within oneself and relationships What is the underlying premise of emotional intelligence and leadership? - People who are more sensitive to their emotions and their impact on others will be more effective leaders. Emotional intelligence focuses exclusively on leader ___ and ___. Not subordinates, situations, behavior, or activities. - characteristics and talents Leadership skills are defined as the ability to use ones ___ and ___ to accomplish a set of goals and objectives. - knowledge and competencies Can you improve your leadership ability in the skills approach to leadership? - Yes, you can improve your leadership ability.