COMMERCE 1BA3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Victor Vroom, Unbridled, Positive Form

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Commerce
• Course: COMMERCE 1BA3
• Professor: Frances Tuer

Document Summary

The influence that particular individuals exert on the goal achievement of others in organizational context. Strategic leadership - leadership that involves the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, think strategically and work with others to initiate changes that will create a viable future for the organization. Trait theory of leadership - leadership depends on personal qualities or traits of the leader. Research on leadership has mostly focused on traits associated with . Traits alone are not sufficient for successful leadership. Extent to which a leader is approachable and shows personal concern for employees. A considerate leader is seen as appreciative, friendly and protective of group welfare. The structuring leader clearly communicates his or her role and the roles of their followers, stress standard procedures, schedules for work to be done, and assigns employees to particular tasks. When employees are under a high degree of pressure due to deadlines, unclear tasks or external threat, initiating structure increases satisfaction and performance.