Leadership Traits and Ethics Chapter 2 Leadership Traits and Ethics Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Leader and leadership Summary of Lecture # 2 Elements of leadership Managerial roles Levels of leadership analysis Trait, behavioral and contingency leadership theories Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Learning Outcomes Benefits of classifying personality traits. Big Five personality dimensions. Universality traits of effective leaders. Trait of dominance. Achievement Motivation Theory and Leader Profile. Theory X, Theory Y Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Traits and Personality What are traits? Distinguishing personal characteristics Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Traits and Personality What is personality? A combination of traits that differentiate an individual’ from others or classify or differentiate an individual's behavior Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Traits and Personality What value do these factors have in leadership? Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Big Five Model of Personality Surgency Dominance and Extrovert Adjustment Getting along with people (warm, easy going, friendly, and compassionate Agreeableness Emotional Stability (self control) Conscientiousness Achievement oriented (responsible/dependable to irresponsible/undependable Openness to experience Willing to change, try new things Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Reasons for Derailed Executives 1.Bullying style 2.Cold, aloof, arrogant 3.Betrayed personal trust 4.Self-centered 5.Specific performance Problems 6.Overmanaged Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Traits of Effective Leadership What are some traits of effective leaders? Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Traits of Effective Leaders Integrity Locus of Control Traits of Effective Leaders Flexibility Self-confident Traits Dominance Sensitivity to others High energy Intelligence Stability Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Traits of Effective Leaders Dominance Want to be in charge Affects all other traits High Energy Drive, hard work, stamina, persistence Self-confidence Trust own judgments, decisions, ideas, capabilities Locus of Control Belief in control of own destiny Stability Emotionally in control, secure, positive Integrity Honest, ethical, trustworthy Intelligence Above average, educated Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Traits of Effective Leaders Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Self-awareness, Social awareness, motivating oneself, empathy, relationship management, self-management Flexibility Change, adjust to changes Sensitivity Understand group members, communicate well, people centered Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Achievement Motivation Theory Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Achievement Motivation Theory “Attempts to explain and predict behavior and performance based on a person’s need for achievement, power, and affiliation.” What are the characteristics of each need? Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Need for Achievement Realistic goals Internal locus of control Self-confidence High energy Goal oriented Realistic goals Moderate risk taker Competitive Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Need for Affiliation Strong personal relationships Sensitivity to others Love that people like or love him Prefer “helping professions” Concerned about what people think of them Usually have low need for power Reluctant to accept leadership positions Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Need for Power Seek authority position Dominant traits (Surgency) Want more control and power Enjoy competition Confront and compete others People with high need of power tend to have low need for affiliation Usually they involve in Power Politics to get control and authority Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Leader Motive Profile (LMP) “Theory attempts to explain an predict leadership success based on a person’s need for achievement, power and affiliation motive profile. “ “Effective leaders tend to have a high need for power (socialized power than personal power) , a moderate need for achievement, and a lesser need for affiliation.” “These needs vary from leader to leader” Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Need for Power Want to be in charge (in authority) Self-confident High energy Competitive Ambitious Less concerned with people Much maligned word Power is the fuel of accomplishment Leadership = Power Socialized Power: Used for the good of one’s self, the group, and the organization Personalized Power: Used for selfish reasons and contrary to the good of the group and organization

Participative (Support) Autocratic (Control) Participative (Support) Theory X and Theory Y Theory X Theory Y People are lazy Dislike work Do as little as possible Must be closely supervised Carrot & stick management People are motivated Get satisfaction from work Will do what is right for organization Participative management Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Combining Traits and Needs The Big Five Model Nine Traits Achievement Motivation theory Surgency Dominance Need for Power Agreeableness Sensitivity to others Need for affiliation Adjustment Stability Socialized power (LMP) Conscientiousness High energy, self confidence, integrity Need for achievement Openness to experience Internal locus of control, intelligence, flexibility No separate need, included within other needs Source: Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Question2: Is the locus of control important to leaders? Discussion Questions Question 1: Does sensitivity to others mean that the leader does what the followers want to do? Question2: Is the locus of control important to leaders? Question 3: Is Power Good or Bad? Question 4: Why managers having more need for affiliation are not successful? Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning

Summary Benefits of classifying personality traits. Big Five personality dimensions. Universality traits of effective leaders. Trait of dominance. Achievement Motivation Theory and Leader Profile. Theory X, Theory Y Lussier, R. and Achau, C. (2007): Effective Leadership, 3rd Edition, South-Western, Cangage Learning