COMM 107 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Transformational Leadership, Rein
10 Nov 2016
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Participants those members of a group who interact to bring about the actions of the group. Leadership refers to those who in uence the group to accomplish its goal. Treat others with respect, maintain a positive attitude, encourage others, pay attention to nonverbal messages, assume an active role. Initiate ideas, encourage diverse ideas, use reasoned thought, stay open-minded, be aware of hidden agenda, be cognizant of time constraints. Don"t placate the troublemaker, refuse to be goaded into a reciprocal pattern, try to convert disruption into a constructive contribution, confront the dif cult person correctly, separate yourself from the dif cult person if all else fails. Leadership power stems from various sources in the dynamics of a group. Legitimate power inspiring a sense of responsibility in followers. Reward power providing followers with things they desire. Coercive power taking away rewards or administering sanctions and punishments. Expert power providing others with information and advice.
