Implicit leadership theories (ILTs): members general beliefs about the qualities of leaders
Eagly’s social role theory: ILTs are not consistent with intuitive expectations about men & women:
Control depends on relationship between leader/followers, the degree of task structure, and the leader's authority (position power)
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The LPC Scale
Measuring
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FiLedPlerC’s CSonctinagelency Theory
High LPC leaders most effective in “moderately” favorable situations
Low LPC leaders most effective in very favorable or very unfavorable situations
Directive Leadership
Lack of job challenge
AchievementOriented
Leadership
Clarifies path to reward
Set and strive for high goals
Increased effort; improved satisfaction and performance