Leadership in Organizations Chapter 13

Learning Objectives Describe the trait approach to leadership and identify the characteristics that distinguish successful leaders from ordinary people. Distinguish between the two basic forms of leader behavior: person-oriented behavior and production-oriented behavior, explaining how grid training helps develop them. Explain what the leader-member exchange (LMX) model and the attributional approach to leadership say about the relationships between leaders and followers.

Learning Objectives Describe the nature of charismatic leadership and how it compares to transformational leadership. Summarize what LPC contingency theory and situational leadership theory say about the connection between leadership style and situational variables. Describe various techniques used to develop leadership in organizations.

Leadership The process whereby one individual influences other group members toward the attainment of defined group or organizational goals.

Great Person Theory Possess Special Traits Traits Responsible for Assuming Power and Authority Positions

Successful Leader Characteristics

Subordinate Participation Model

Leading Groups vs. Teams

Charismatic Leader Qualities Self-Confidence A Vision Extraordinary Behavior Recognized as Change Agent Environmental Sensitivity

Charismatic Leader Reactions Above-Normal Performance Levels High Devotion, Loyalty, and Reverence Levels Toward Leader Enthusiasm For and Excitement About Leader and Ideas Generally, Reactions Tend to Be Highly Polarized – Either Love or Hate Them

Transformational Leaders Qualities Intellectual Stimulation Individual Consideration Inspirational Motivation

Becoming a Transformational Leader

Normative Decision Theory

Normative Decision Theory Decision Rules

Substitutes for Leadership Individual Characteristics Knowledge Commitment Experience Job Characteristics Highly Routine Highly Interesting Organization Characteristics Work Norms Cohesion Technology

Leadership Development Networking Mentoring Job Assignments Action Learning