Ag Applied Leadership Principles 2310 Exam 2

Know model of power and influence

(know the diagram for this)

Definition of ethics, morals, values, integrity

- Ethics: The study of moral obligations, or of separating right from wrong. Also meaning accepted guidelines of behavior for groups or institutions. - Morals: Individual's determination of what is right or wrong. Influenced by person's values. - Values: A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life. - Integrity: Loyalty to rational principles, practicing what one preaches regardless of emotional or social pressure.

Understand the 6 ethical papers read and presented in class - what was the issue(s)? and how was it handled

- Expense Fraud: pressure, rationalize, opportunity. Use company money for upgraded airfare, use a personal car and double the mileage, over expense company dinners, extreme gifts for customers used as bribes, using money for own personal use - Uber Technologies: alleged rape or sexual harassment, waiting too long for a car, don't need as many licenses as other taxis, don't drug test or fingerprint background check, used natural disasters to get higher prices, too much personal information, increased prices, bad drivers - Hershey Cocoa: 70% cocoa beans from the 3rd world countries, farmers used child labor (12-15 yrs) wish harsh conditions: machete, pesticides. Milk chocolate cheaper, a front -"Hershey is environmentally friendly, good working conditions, gives back to the community", won't say where their beans come from and caught with child labor in 3rd world countries. Increased cocoa crop yield - Ashley Madison: made for dating but for people already who are already married. "life is too short, have an affair" guaranteed affair in 3 months, hackers leaked out peoples info illegally, people committed suicide. - Fracking: environmental, gas, energy cost, uses a lot of water, oil leaks, human damage, tax breaks, expensive, Vermont and new york banned it, landscape, money talks

Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of needs

- From bottom to top of the pyramid: 1. Psychological needs: basic needs like air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing, reproduction 2. Saftey: the need for personal security, employment, resources, health, property 3. Love, belonging: the need for friendship, intimacy, family, sense of connection 4. Self-esteem: the need for respect, status, recognition, strength, freedom 5. Self-actualization: desire to become the most that one can be

Explain situational leadership II (SLII). (Hershey-Blanchard)

- How to match leadership style with capabilities of group members on a given task. - increase frequency and quality of conversations about performance and professional development between members and group members. - (know the Hershey-blanchard diagram)

List of guidelines to use to determine if a decision is ethical or not

- It is right, it is fair, who gets hurt, would you be comfortable if the details of your decision or actions were made public in the media or through email, what would you tell your child, sibling, a young relative, to do, does it smell

What are some factors contributing to ethical differences?

- Leader moral identity -Greed -Sense of entitlement -Rationalization -Character of the person

Explain the Victor Vroom's normative decision model

- Views leadership as a decision-making process in which the leader examines certain factors within the situation to determine which decision making style will be most effective

Explain leadership in crisis

- crisis leadership is the process of leading group members through a sudden and largely unanticipated, intensely negative, and emotionally draining circumstance.

Know the political strategies at gaining power, building relationships and avoiding political blunders

- criticizing the boss in public form - bypassing the boss - declining an offer from top management - putting your foot in your mouth - not conforming to the company dress code

Explain practices use to empower employees

- foster initiative and responsibility - link work activities to organized goals - provide ample information - allow group members to choose methods - encourage self-leadership - establish limits to empowerment - continue to lead - take into account cultural differences - take into account empowerment expectations

Explain the leader-member exchange and contingency theory

- leaders who adapt their style to different members of the group, or have different quality relationships with individual group members, are essentially practicing contingency theory.

List and explain ways that an organization can create an ethical culture.

- set the tone, lead by example - create a pleasant workspace and stimulating work environment - helping to build a sustainable environment - engage in social entrepreneurship -engage in philanthropy - work w/ suppliers to improve work conditions - establish written code of ethical conduct - develop a formal mechanism to deal w/ problems - accept whistleblowers - professional development in ethics and social responsibility - place company interest over personal interests

Describe how the situation influences the choice of leadership objectives

-A leaders behavior is influenced by environmental forces. -An effective leader must adapt to changing circumstances -Ex. new competition opens up across the street and the leader/owner becomes more urgent, directive, and becoming less warm/friendly.

Explain the Five decision making styles of Victor Vroom's Expectancy Theory

-Decide: leaders make decisions and announces it or sells to the group. uses their expertise or collects information. - Consult (individually): presents a problem to group members individually, gathers suggestions, then make decisions - Consult (group): presents problems to the group, gathers suggestions, and makes decisions - Facilitate: presents a problem and then facilitates, setting up boundaries in which decision must be made. while leader does not directly intervene, they work behind the scenes providing resources and encouragement. - Delegate: leader permits group to make decisions within prescribed limits. while leader does not directly intervene, they work behind the scenes providing resources and encouragement.

Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership effectiveness (LPC scale (Least preferred coworker)

-Once a leader understands their leadership style ( if relationship motivated or task motivated) then they should work in situations that match their style.

Explain the path-goal theory of leadership effectiveness (know the diagram)

-Specifies what a leader must do to achieve high productivity and morale in a given situation. - In general, a leader attempts to clarify the path to a goal for a group member. - (know the path-goal theory diagram for this)

what is a team and what is teamwork ?

-Team: a workgroup that must rely on the collaboration if each member is to experience the maximum success/achievement. -Teamwork: Work done with an understanding and commitment to group goals on the part of all team members

TCFF process of generating ideas among a group (shared Vision)

-The Texas Community Future Form is a way for groups to submit ideas anonymously and contribute ideas to help benefit the organization. -Ex. the sticky note thing we did in class for suggestions to improve the class.

Identify a set of honest and ethical influence tactics

-leading by example -using rational persuasion - making a personal appeal - explaining the benefits to the target -developing a reputation as a subject matter expert -exchanging the favors and bargaining - legitimating a request - being charming - consultation with others - being a team player - practicing hands on leadership

Define and explain the term power along with 7 sources of power

1. Develop Power Contacts- can help leaders make decisions easier 2. Have a compelling vision- helps leaders exercise power and socially valuable objects 3. Control Vital Information- former government or military officials have a power niche. After leaving public payroll one knows who to contact to side step roadblocks. This can result in getting the government contract. 4. Do what the political climate environment demands- mimic the political environment, be adaptable, attain goals and gain decision makers support 5. Make a quick showing- avoids creating enemies. Respectful and careful individuals have easier times accomplishing their goals 6. Be the first to accept reasonable changes- Embraces and locks for positive change. takes initiative and exerts influence on others to get the job done 7. Develop positive psychological capital - 4 categories -Self-efficacy -Hope -Optimism -Resilience

What are the 4 components of empowerment?

1. Meaning: the value of work goal, evaluated in relation to persons ideal or standards 2. Competence (self-efficacy): individuals belief in his or her capability to perform a particular task 3. Self-determination: individuals sense of having a choice in initiating and regulating actions 4. Impact: the degree to which the worker can influence strategetic, administrative, operating outcomes on the job

SMART methods of developing goals (shared vision)

S-specific M-measurable A-attainable R-realistic T-time bound