LEAD 701

1. Dyadic Relations and Followers
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2. After studying this chapter, you should be
able to:
 Understand why different dyadic relationships
develop between a leader and subordinates.
 Understand how leaders are influenced by
attributions about subordinates.
 Understand appropriate ways to manage a
subordinate with performance deficiencies.
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3.  Understand how leaders and followers attempt
to manage impressions.
 Understand how attributions and implicit
theories influence follower perception of a
leader.
 Understand how followers can have a more
effective dyadic relationship with their leader.
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Understand why different dyadic
relationships develop between a
leader and subordinates

5.  Leader-member exchange
 Attribution model
 Upward impression management
 Follower-based
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6. Exchange Relationship Formed based on:
 Personal compatibility
 Subordinate competence
Results in either:
 High Exchange
 Low Exchange
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Understand how leaders are
influenced by attributions about
subordinates

8.  Two-stage model
 Attribution
 Response
 Other attribution determinants
 Position power
 Type of exchange
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Understand appropriate ways to
manage a subordinate with
performance deficiencies

10.  Gather performance information
 Avoid attribution biases
 Provide corrective feedback
 Describe deficiency
 Explain ineffective behavior impact
 Remain professional
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11.  Mutually identify causes
 Ask for subordinate suggestions
 Express confidence
 Offer help
 Reach action agreement
 Summarize and verify
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Understand how leaders and
followers attempt to manage
impressions

13.  Impression Management Tactics
 Exemplification
 Ingratiation
 Self-Promotion
 Impression Management by Followers
 Impression Management by Leaders
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Understand how attributions and
implicit theories influence
follower perception of a leader

15. Determinants of Follower Attributions
 Timely indicators
 Success
 Positive performance trend
 Direct Action
 Innovation
 External conditions
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16.  Constraints
 Intentions and competence
 Personal qualities
 Mood of the follower
 Leader-follower similarity
 Follower identification with group
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17.  Implications of Follower Attributions about
Leaders
 Implicit Leadership Theories
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Understand how followers can
have a more effective dyadic
relationship with their leader

19.  Follower identities
 Integrate roles
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20.  Find out what is expected
 Take initiative
 Keep boss informed
 Verify information accuracy
 Encourage honest feedback
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21.  Support change efforts
 Show appreciation
 Challenge flawed proposals
 Resist inappropriate influence attempts
 Provide appropriate upward coaching
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