ADMS 2400 Final: 2400 final notes2.pdf
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Leadership the process by which an individual influences others to achieve organizational goals. Personal power derive powers from unique qualities. The power of rational persuasion (logical arguments and facts used to support their position: expert power recognized expert on a topic. Referent power liked and admired by others. Position power formal (legitimate) power associated with a job. Join taskforces; become more involved in strategic decisions. Perform novel and fewer routine taks: extend network in and out of the organization, become indispensible, raise your profile. Great person theory: great leaders possess traits that set them apart. Traits remain stable over time and across different groups suggest great leaders are born. Path goal theory: great leader"s help employee to achieve goals by showing them the way. Assumption: if the leader clarifies the task and removes obstacles it increases employee"s perception that the goal can be achieved. Instrumental (directive) focuses on establishing work schedules/rules.