Contemporary Leadership Theories (eBook)

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Chapter 1: Aims and Outline of the Book 8
References 10
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Chapter 2: Characteristics of Contemporary Theoretical Approaches in Leadership ResearchCharacteristics of contemporary leaders 11
References 13
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Chapter 3: Attribution Theory in Leadership Research 14
Introduction and Background 14
Leadership as Attributed QualityLeadership as attributed quality 15
Leader´s Attributions Based on Observed BehaviorLeader´s attributions based on observed behaviour 20
Stage of Diagnosis 21
Decision phaseStage of Decision 24
An Interactive Model of the Leader/Member Attribution ProcessLeader/Member attribution process 25
Selected Pros and ConsAttribution theory of leadership, Selected pros and cons 27
References 27
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Chapter 4: Psychodynamic Leadership Approach 28
Introduction and Background 28
Basic Concepts 28
Family of OriginFamily of origin 29
Process of Maturation and IndividualizationMaturation and Individualization 29
Dependence and IndependenceDependence and independence 30
RegressionRegression 30
Suppression and Shadow of the EgoSuppression and shadow of the ego 30
Identification and the Emergence of Leadership 31
Analysis of Leadership Relations 32
Types of LeadersTypes of leaders 33
Selected Pros and ConsPsychodynamic leadership approach, Selected pros and cons 35
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Chapter 5: Neocharismatic Leadership 36
Introduction and Background 36
Max Weber:Max Weber Charisma and Legitimated Authority 37
Charismatic Leadership 37
The Early ConceptCharismatic leadership, The early concept 37
Charisma as AttributionCharisma as attribution 38
Self-Concept-Based Theory of CharismaSelf-concept based theory of charisma 39
Charisma as FireCharisma as fire 39
Value-Based LeadershipValue based leadership 41
Back to the FollowersCharismatic leadership, Back to the followers 41
The GLOBE Research ProgramGLOBE-research program 42
Transformational LeadershipTransformational leadership 45
Factors of Transformational LeadershipFactors of transformational leadership 46
Factor 1: Charisma and Idealized InfluenceCharisma and idealized influence 46
Factor 2: Individualized ConsiderationIndividualized consideration 47
Factor 3: Intellectual StimulationIntellectual stimulation 47
Factor 4: Inspirational MotivationInspirational motivation 47
Factors of Transactional LeadershipFactors of transactional leadership 47
Factor 5: Contingent RewardContingent reward 48
Factor 6: Management-by-ExceptionManagement-by-exception 48
Non-leadershipNon-leadership 48
Factor 7: Laissez-faireLaissez-faire leadership 48
Effects of Transformational Leadership 48
Similarities in the ApproachesSimilarities between charismatic and transformational leadership 50
Selected Pros and ConsNeocharismatic leadership, Selected pros and cons 50
References 51
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Chapter 6: Leader-Member Exchange TheoryLeader-member exchange theory (LMX) 52
Introduction and Background 52
Qualities and Development of Leader-Member Relations 53
Effects and Development of High-quality Leader-Member Relationships 56
Selected Pros and ConsLMX approach, Selected pros and cons 58
References 1
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Chapter 7: Idiosyncrasy Credit Model of LeadershipIdiosyncrasy credit-model of leadership 59
Introduction and Background 59
Development of StatusDevelopment of status 59
Nonconformity of LeadersNonconformity of leaders 61
Elected vs. Appointed LeadersElected vs. appointed leaders 61
Selected Pros and ConsIdiosyncrasy credit model of leadership, Selected pros and cons 62
References 62
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Chapter 8: Symbolic LeadershipSymbolic leadership 63
Introduction and Background 63
A Leader´s Acting Is SymbolizedLeaders as symbols 64
Leadership as Being Symbolized and Symbolizing 65
Selected Pros and ConsSymbolic leadership, Selected pros and cons 67
References 1
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Chapter 9: Micro-Politics Approach to LeadershipMicro-politics approach to leadership 68
Introduction and Background 68
Politics and LeadershipPolitics and leadership 69
Tactics of Micro-Political BehaviorTactics of micro-political behaviour 70
A Model of Political Leader BehaviorModel of political leader behaviour 71
Micro-Politics and the Life Cycle of an OrganizationMicro-politics and the life-cycle of an organization 75
Micro-Politics Is Not Inherently BadMicro-politics is not inherently bad 76
Selected Pros and ConsMicro-politics approach to leadership, Selected pros and cons 76
References 77
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Chapter 10: Role Theory of LeadershipRole theory of leadership 78
Introduction and Background 78
Expectations and the Role SetExpectations and the role set 79
The Process of Role AscriptionRole ascription process 81
Role ConflictsRole conflicts 85
Selected Pros and ConsRole theory of leadership, Selected pros and cons 86
References 1
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Chapter 11: Social Learning Theory of LeadershipSocial learning theory of leadership 87
Introduction and Background 87
Characteristics of Social Learning in Leadership Relations 88
Model LearningModel learning 88
The Role of Cognitive ProcessesCognitive processes and the process of learning 90
Self-reinforcement and Self-controlSelf-reinforcement and self-control 91
Central Theoretical ModelSocial learning theory of leadership, Central theoretical model of the Approach 92
Selected Pros and ConsSocial learning theory of leadership, Selected pros and cons 93
References 93
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References 94
: Index 106