MGMT 401 -- CH 2

Be able to explain in general how traits relate to managerial success.

Certain personal characteristics and skills contribute to leadership success. Leaders are different from non-leaders. Trait approach simply says leaders have these traits that make them effective but there isn't a way to tell which will make them effective in which situations with which skills.

Be able to explain why tenacity is important to leader effectiveness

Change in an org takes time, having the ability to bounce back from a setback through continuous efforts is important for goal achievement.

Define "assertiveness" as related to leadership effectiveness

being forth right in expressing demands, opinions, and feelings. Setting higher examples of expectations, and making demands to higher level to higher level management.

Define "internal locus of control" as related to leadership effectiveness

believes they are the mover behind events. Typically popular leaders that is favored by team members

Define "passion" as related to leadership effectiveness

beyond enthusiasm and can be defined as obsession for achieving

Define "trustworthiness" as related to leadership effectiveness

confidence in a leaders actions and words, and consistency of those patterns (behavior = intentions), high integrity

Know the characteristics of successful managers from the CCL research.

Emotional stability, lack of defensiveness, integrity, interpersonal skills, technical and cognitive skills.

What are the general personality traits related to leadership effectiveness

Humility, Trustworthiness, Authenticity, and Assertiveness

Be able to explain the components in McClelland's Theory of Managerial Motivation, and what the Leadership Motive Pattern is, relative to these components.

McClelland's explains how needs for achievement, power, and affiliation affect the actions of managers. Leadership motive pattern is relative in the following: Need for power - high Need for achievement - high Need for affiliation - low to moderate Leadership motive pattern researched using psychological test known as Thermatic Appercetion Test

What are the three broad skill categories related to managerial effectiveness?

Personality traits, leadership motive/needs, cognitive factors, intelligence, and values

Define "emotional intelligence" as related to leadership effectiveness

has to do with ability to understand one's feelings, empathy, and regulate emotions to enhance quality of life. General has to do with the ability to connect with people and to understand their emotions. (includes, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management)

Define "authenticity" as related to leadership effectiveness

passion for their purpose to practice values consistently, lead with heart and head, establish long term relationships, and have self-discipline.

What are the task-related personality traits related to leader effectiveness

passion, emotional intelligence, and an internal locus of control

Define "humility" as related to leadership effectiveness

putting others in the lime-light, being able to admit when you are wrong