Quiz 3 OLS 284 Study GuideHow is the strategic contingency theory of leadership different from thesocial exchange theory? (Pages 260-2)-Strategic Contingencies Theory focuses on tasks that need to be done in the form of problems to be solved, thus de-emphasizing personality. If a person does not have charisma but is able to solve problem, then s/he can be an effective leader.-Social Exchange Theory is a social psychological and sociological perspective that explains social change and stability as a process of negotiated exchanges between parties. Social exchange theory posits that human relationships are formed by the use of a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives.Of the proactive influence tactics which one is based upon reasoning, facts, and logic? (Pages 269-273)-Rational Persuasion: The agent uses logical arguments and factual evidence to show a proposal or request is feasible and relevant for attaining important task objectives.What specific traits align with leadership effectiveness? (Pages 316-324)-High energy level and stress tolerance-Self-confidence-Internal locus of control orientation-Emotional maturity-Personal integrity-Socialized power motivation-Moderately high achievement orientation-Low need for affiliationWhat are the characteristics and problems of the narcissistic leader? (Pages 321-2)-Narcissism is a personality syndrome that includes several traits relevant to effective leadership, such as a strong need for esteem (e.g. prestige, status, attention, admiration, adulation), a strong personalized need for power, and low emotional maturity and integrity.-They have fantasies of success and power.-Exaggerated sense of their own self-importance-Little Concern for the feelings and needs of others-They expect special favors from others-Oversimplify human relationships-Gets defensive, hates criticism-Little empathy or concern for the feelings and needs of others-Sometimes capable of being charming and helpful, but have a tendency to be aggressive and cruelWhat are the characteristics and problems of personalized power motive? -Seeks power mostly to further their own interests.(Page 319-320)What is the relationship between emotional intelligence, emotional maturity, and leadership effectiveness? (Pages 329-30)-Emotional intelligence is the extent to which a person is attuned to his or her own feelings and to the feelings of others and is able to integrated emotions and reasonsuch that emotions are used to facilitate cognitive processes, and emotions are cognitively managed.-Emotional intelligence: knowing your own feelings-Emotional Maturity is the capability of a person to control their own emotions and not let their emotions control them.-These lead to leadership effectiveness.What is the difference between internal and external locus of control? Which one is positively associated with leadership effectiveness? (Page 318)-Individuals with a high internal locus of control believe that events in their life derive primarily from their ownactions.-People with an external locus of control would tend to praise or blame an external factor.Of the big five personality factors, which are better predictors of leadership success? (Pages 325-6)-Achievement
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