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Content Goals
Describe the primary models of leadership.
Work crossword.
Define the following key concepts.

Autocratic leader does not share decision authority with subordinates.

Leadership is an interpersonal influence directed toward the achievement of a goal or goals.

Management is the process of setting and achieving the goals of the organization through the functions of management: planning, organizing, directing (or leading), and controlling.

A manager is hired by the organization and is given formal authority to direct the activity of others in fulfilling organization goals.

Participative leader shares decision authority with subordinates.

The trait approach to understanding leadership assumes that certain physical, social, and personal characteristics are inherent in leaders.

Transactional leaders, such as those identified in contingency theories, guide followers in the direction of established goals by clarifying role and task requirements.

Transformational leaders, who are charismatic and visionary, appeal to followers' ideals and moral values and inspire them to think about problems in new or different ways.

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