Leadership

Great man/Trait man

100

What leader would examplify the Great Man Theory?

Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Caesar…

200

What are the counter-arguments to the Great Man Theory?

Needs for leaders vary through time, dictatorial tendencies…

300

Trait theory emerges as a consequence of what need?

The need to identify the specific traits that make great leaders

400

What Scottish essayist is credited with the Great Man Theory?

Thomas Carlyle

Contingency

100

When was it developed?

1960s

200

What are the 2 steps of Fiedlers model?

1. Leadership Style Evaluation (LPC)

2. Situational Favorableness Consideration

300

What are the 4 different styles presented?

Delegating, Participating, Selling, Telling

Behavioral

100

Are leaders born to be successful or are they made?

They are made!

200

What is one advantage of this theory?

• Leaders can learn and decide what actions they want to implement to become the kind of leader they want to be
• Allows leaders to be flexible and adapt based on their circumstances
• Generate predictable outcomes
• It suggests that anyone is capable of becoming a leader

300

Name 3 several types of behavioral leaders

people-oriented leaders, task-oriented leaders, participative leaders, status-quo, indifferent, country club leader

Transactional

100

How many dimensions are there in transactional leadership?

There is 3

200

Is creativity rewarded?

no it's not welcomed

300

What is the name of one of the three sociologist that worked on this theory

Max Weber, James McGregor Burns, Bernard M. Bass.

Transformational

100

What are the 4 keywords on the definition of a Transformational Leader?

Inspire- Motivate- Potential- Expectations

200

Name 3 out of the 4 essential characteristics of a Transformational Leader

1. Charisma

2. Vision

3. Stimulation

4. Consideration

300

What made Nelson Mandela a Transformational Leader?

Vision for unity

Individual consideration

Role Modeling