MANAGMNT 301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Fiedler Contingency Model, Transformational Leadership, Charismatic Authority

• School: UMASS-Amherst
• Department: Management
• Course: MANAGMNT 301
• Professor: Mzamo P. Mangaliso

Document Summary

Chapter 12: leadership leaders are needed at all levels of organizations and that people want leaders to help them achieve their goals. The best leaders have and share effectively a compelling visions that motivates others to achieve more than they thought was possible. Having and using power are important tools for any leader. Leaders can draw on five types of power to influence others. While there are several personal characteristics associated with leaders, the most important skill is the ability to perceive the situation accurately and then change behavior accordingly. Several leadership theories describe the interaction of leaders and the situation at hand, including vroom"s model, fiedler"s contingency model, hersey and. Charismatic leaders are dominant and self-confident, and communicate high expectations for and confidence in their followers. Transformational leaders translate vision into reality by inspiring followers to transcend their individual interests for the good of the larger community.