1. Leadership Theory, Application, Skill Development 1st Edition Robert N
Leadership Theory, Application, Skill Development 1st Edition Robert N. Lussier and Christopher F. Achua .
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2. Dyadic Relationships Followership Delegation
Chapter 6
Dyadic Relationships
Followership
Delegation
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3. Chapter 6 Learning Objectives
4 Stages of development / dyadic approach.
Vertical linkage model relationships.
Team building view / dyadic approach.
Systems and networks view / dyadic approach.
LMX-7
Cycle leading to Pygmalion effect.
3 Follower influencing characteristics.
5 Things a leader should delegate.
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4. Dyadic
The relationship between a leader and each follower in a work unit.
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5. Dyadic Theory
Explains why leaders vary their behavior with different followers.
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6. Dyadic Approach: Stages of Development
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Vertical-Dyad
Linkage Theory
Leader-Member
Exchange
Team Building
Systems and
Networks
Individualized leader-subordinate
interactions creating in-groups and
out-groups.
Focus is on the quality of each dyad
and its effects on organizational
outcomes over time.
Leaderships can aspire to build
positive relationships with all
subordinates, not just chosen few.
Creating positive dyadic relationships
across traditional boundaries
to include a larger network.
Summary
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7. Vertical Dyad Linkage (VDL) Theory
In-group...those subordinates with strong social ties to their leader in a people oriented style.
Out-group...those subordinates with little or no social ties to their leader, strictly task oriented relationship.
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8. Dyadic Theory Team Building
Effective leaders should aspire to establish relationships with all members, not just a few special individuals.
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9. Dyadic Approach Systems & Network View
Leader relationships are not limited to employees, but include peers, customers, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders in the broader community.
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10. High Quality LMX Relationships
Characterized by greater levels of loyalty, commitment, respect, affection, mutual trust, and possibly mutual liking between leaders and members.
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11. LMX Scale
the most commonly used instrument for defining and measuring the quality of relationships.
High Quality
Low Quality
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12. Pygmalion Effect
Occurs when selected subordinates demonstrate loyalty, commitment, dedication, and trust and as a result, win the liking of superiors who subsequently give them higher performance ratings.
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13. Follower Key Influencing Characteristics
Power Position
Locus of Control
Education and Experience
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14. What To Delegate Paperwork Solving Employee’s Routine Tasks Problems
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Paperwork
Solving Employee’s
Problems
Routine Tasks
What To
Delegate
Summary Overview
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Major Title
Heading.
Tasks with
Developmental
Potential
Technical
Matters
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