Summary Organizational Behavior 2 - Leadership

Lesson 3: Leadership


1. Contingency Leadership Approach
approaches

contingency leadership
leadership is adapted to the context and specificity of the situation -> leadership style
depends on the situation

trait approach
leadership as natural qualities of individuals -> finding the right person with the right
traits

behavioral approach
focuses on the behavior and actions of the individual in a leadership position ->
developing a specific leadership style that can be copied by others

contingency theory

House’s Path Goal Theory
environmental
contingencies
-task structure
-formal authority
-team dynamics
leader behavior/style
-directive leader effectiveness
-supportive -employee motivation
-participative and satisfaction
-achievement-oriented -leader acceptance


outcome
employee
-performance
contingencies
-satisfaction
-experience
-skills



two legacies
1. importance of charisma: focus on emotions, nonconscious motivation, and
self-esteem
2. substitution of leadership: organizational formalization and institutionalization
as substitutes of leadership




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