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    Chapter 2

    Slide 2-1

    Leadership Involves an Interaction


    between the Leader, the Followers,
    and the Situation

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999


    Chapter Goals
    Slide 2-2

     The goal of this chapter is to introduce and


    describe the three-factor framework of the
    leadership process:
    The Leader
    The Followers
    The Situation

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999


    Leadership is a function of three
    elements - the leader, the followers,
    and the situation
    Slide 2-3
    Leader Personality
    Position
    Expertise
    Etc.

    Values Task
    Situation
    Norms Stress
    Cohesiveness Environment
    Followers Etc. Etc.

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999


    The Leader
    Slide 2-4

     The “Leader” element explores what the


    person brings as an individual to the
    leadership framework. These might include
    personal history, interests, character traits,
    and motivation.

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999


    The Leader
    Slide 2-5

     In terms of the “Leader” element, what does


    Madeleine Albright bring to her role as U.S.
    secretary of state?
    An early interest in foreign affairs
    a good work ethic from her hard-working days
    as a student

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999


    The Leader
    Slide 2-6

     In terms of the “Leader” element, what does


    Konosuke Matsushita bring to his role as
    president/founder of Matsushita Electric?
    An attitude of always looking to improve his
    products
    Creative ways to involve his employees in the
    leadership process

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999


    Understanding the element of “followers” is central
    to understanding leadership because the leader-
    follower relationship is in constant change. Why?

    Slide 2-7

     There is a trend toward greater power


    sharing and decentralizing authority in
    organizations, which in turn creates greater
    interdependence among organizational
    subunits and increased need for
    collaboration among them.

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999


    Understanding the element of “followers” is central
    to understanding leadership because the leader-
    follower relationship is in constant change. Why?

    Slide 2-8
    Cont.
     There is an increasing pressure on all kinds
    of organizations to function with reduced
    resources.
     The nature of problems faced by many
    organizations is becoming so complex and
    the changes so rapid that more and more
    people are required to solve them.
    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999
    The Situation
    Slide 2-9

     The element of “the situation “ may be the


    most ambiguous aspect of the leadership
    framework because it can refer to anything
    form the specific task a group is engaged in
    all the way to broad situation contexts.

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999


    The situation involving Madeleine Albright’s
    appointment to the U.S. secretary of state involved
    several factors, both positive and negative:

    Slide 2-10

     President Clinton was likely looking to do


    something dramatic and symbolic.
     Politics had created an opportunity for a
    woman with her talents and credentials to
    be appointed.

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999


    The situation involving Madeleine Albright’s
    appointment to the U.S. secretary of state involved
    several factors, both positive and negative:

    Slide 2-11
    Cont.
     She expanded her network of professional
    associations, thereby increasing her
    visibility to others.
     For many, her appointment was initially
    looked upon as good politics but not a
    choice of substance.

    Irwin/McGraw-Hill The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. © 1999

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