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chapter 16 and 17

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attitude theory   a theory stating that beliefs leaders hold about people greatly influences both the manager's behavior and the follower's responses  
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behavioral theories   greatest predictors of leadership effectiveness are the behaviors and abilities that people learn over time  
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big l leaders   label used to describe individuals in formal positions of authority  
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emotional intelligence   a group of soft skills critical for productive interactions with others  
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follower-oriented leaders   they express greater concern for the follower than the task at hand. these leaders demonstrate supportive behavior  
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laissez-faire leadership   a hands-off approach to leadership  
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leadership   process through which an individual attempts to intentionally influence another individual or group in order to accomplish a goal  
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leader   individuals who influence by setting direction for others, communicating a common vision, and motivating and inspiring followers  
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little l leaders   label that describes people with influence who do not possess a formal position of authority  
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manager   people who influence by providing order and consistency through the activities of planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, controlling, and problem solving  
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power   ability to influence  
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situational theories   the greatest predictor of leadership effectiveness and success is the situation faced by leaders and how leaders react to those situations  
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structure   degree to which a leader frames responsibilities and goals for achieving tasks  
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supportive behavior   degree to which a leader indicates respect and concern for followers  
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task-oriented leaders   focus on accomplishing the assigned job with much less concern about the followers who accomplish the job  
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trait theories   the greatest predictors or leadership effectiveness and success are the traits and dispositions with which people are endowed at birth or develop early in life  
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behavioral interviews   ask applicants to provide examples about past events and what the applicant did during those events  
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equal opportunity employment commission (EEOC)   charged with enforcing laws associated with the Federal Civil Rights Act  
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federal civil rights act of 1964   law and its amendments prohibit the discrimination in employment hiring, promotion, compensation, and treatment based upon gender, race, age, religion and other characteristics  
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performance standards   clearly written, objective expectations of how well employees must do their jobs  
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position (or job) descriptions   contain detailed information on training, experience, knowledge, and skills necessary for minimally acceptable employees  
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progressive discipline   series of managerial actions that escalate incrementally when unacceptable performance does not improve within a specified time period  
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situation (or role play) interviews   ask candidates to describe what they would do if faced with a difficult imaginary situation. assess applicant's imaginations and their ability to think up quick solutions to problems  
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stress interviews   deliberately attempt to unnerve candidates by asking blunt, even rude questions.  
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traditional interviews   gather general information about candidates by engaging them in a general conversation about themselves.  
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