Business Forum
Chapter 9
Dyadic Relations and Followers
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Learning Objectives
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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Learning Objectives (Cont.)
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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Learning Objective 1
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Understand why different dyadic relationships develop between a leader and subordinates
Theories
Leader-member exchange
Attribution model
Upward impression management
Follower-based
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Leader-Member Exchange
Exchange Relationship Formed based on:
Personal compatibility
Subordinate competence
Results in either:
High Exchange
Low Exchange
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Learning Objective 2
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Understand how leaders are influenced by attributions about subordinates
Cognitive Processes of Attribution
Two-stage model
Attribution
Response
Other attribution determinants
Position power
Type of exchange
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Learning Objective 3
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Understand appropriate ways to manage a subordinate with performance deficiencies
Guidelines for Correcting Performance Deficiencies
Gather performance information
Avoid attribution biases
Provide corrective feedback
Describe deficiency
Explain ineffective behavior impact
Remain professional
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Guidelines for Correcting Performance Deficiencies (Cont.)
Mutually identify causes
Ask for subordinate suggestions
Express confidence
Offer help
Reach action agreement
Summarize and verify
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Learning Objective 4
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Understand how leaders and followers attempt to manage impressions
Impression Management
Impression Management Tactics
Exemplification
Ingratiation
Self-Promotion
Impression Management by Followers
Impression Management by Leaders
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Learning Objective 5
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Understand how attributions and implicit theories influence follower perception of a leader
Follower Perceptions of Leaders
Determinants of Follower Attributions
Timely indicators
Success
Positive performance trend
Direct Action
Innovation
External conditions
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Follower Perceptions of Leaders (Cont.)
Constraints
Intentions and competence
Personal qualities
Mood of the follower
Leader-follower similarity
Follower identification with group
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Follower Attribution and Implicit Theories
Implications of Follower Attributions about Leaders
Implicit Leadership Theories
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Learning Objective 6
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Understand how followers can have a more effective dyadic relationship with their leader
Follower Contribution to Effective Leadership
Follower identities
Integrate roles
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Guidelines for Followers
Find out what is expected
Take initiative
Keep boss informed
Verify information accuracy
Encourage honest feedback
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Guidelines for Followers (Cont.)
Support change efforts
Show appreciation
Challenge flawed proposals
Resist inappropriate influence attempts
Provide appropriate upward coaching
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