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M19MB3214 - Unit 3
M19MB3214 - Unit 3
Program: MBA
Course Title: Leadership and Planning
Course Code: M19MB3214
Course Type: SC
Course Presenter: Dr Urmila Itam
Course Mentor:
Semester & Section: III
Academic Year: 2020-2021
Course Pre-requisites: HRM and MOB
L T P: 2:1:0
Pedagogy: Open ended instructions
Course Objectives:
1. interpret and summarize the Determinants and Theories of Leadership.
2. acquaint and demonstrate the concepts of Organization and Strategic
Leadership.
3. illustrate the concept of Leader – Follower relation.
4. judge and exhibit the fundamentals of strategic HR planning and Human
Resource Accounting.
Course Outcomes:
2 UNIT – II 2 7,8
Effective Leadership Communication: Principles of effective
communication: authenticity, clarity, credibility, and empathy, Persuasion
including body language, posture, facial expressions, gestures, Effective
feedback (vs. criticism), Communication in various settings (face to face,
team, audience), Entries into the personal development plan: insights and
action plan for improving communication skills. Competency and
behaviour approach to leadership: Model of four competencies for
leadership. The contingency theory of leadership; situational leadership I and
II. Transactional and transformational leadership. Models of well-balanced
and authentic leadership.
Syllabus:
4 UNIT – IV 4 1,7
Human Resource Planning and Leadership- Macro and Micro
Level Manpower Planning – Significance – Process – Factors
Influencing. Systems Approach to Human Resource Planning –
Manpower Inventorying – Methods – Manpower Forecasting –
Models and Techniques. Strategic planning for leadership -
Creating a vision, Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of an
organization, Organisational Design, The basics of a planning
process
Program outcomes:
After undergoing this programme, a student depending on subject
specialization will be able to:
1. Formulate human resources policies for the organization
2. Recruit, train and monitor human resources of an organization
3. Manage operations of an organization
4. Plan and manage finances
5. Plan and execute marketing and sales activity
6. Perform project management activity
7. lead a team to ensure that projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and
within budget
8. conform to cultural, environmental, sustainability and ethical issues
9. communicate across teams verbally, visually and by writing
10. choose an appropriate online educational programmes for further learning,
participate in seminars and conferences
Reference Books:
1. Effective Leadership – Lussier/Achus, Tjird edition, Thomson South western,
2007
2. Leadership – Enhancing the lessons of experience, Hughes, Ginnet, curphy,
Fifth edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006
3. Business Ethics and Corporate Governance-GhoshB.N,Tata McGraw-Hill,2012.
E-Resources:
Assignment:
The Leadership-Follower Relationship: Correlation of Free Will (Prof Dr. Frank E. Billingsley, 2017)
https://www.ripublication.com/ijbml17/ijbmlv8n1_01.pdf
Critically analyze the above research paper and share your understanding about leaders-
follower relationship theory.
Unit-III Leader-follower relations
Learning Objectives
•List the four stages of development of the dyadic approach.
•Define the two kinds of relationships that can occur among leaders and followers under
the vertical linkage model.
•Describe the main focus of team building from a Leader–Follower perspective.
•Discuss the focus of the systems and networks approach from a Leader–Follower
perspective.
Unit-III Leader-follower relations
Learning Objectives
•Describe three determining factors of high-quality LMX relationships.
•Discuss the key limitation or drawback with LMX application.
•Explain the cycle that leads to the Pygmalion effect.
•Explain how LMX relationships can lead to unintended bias in HR practices.
•Discuss the three follower influencing characteristics.
•List five things a leader should delegate.
EVOLUTION OF THE DYADIC
THEORY
1. Dyadic
Refers to the individualized relationship between a leader and each follower in a
work unit
2. Dyadic theory
Is an approach to leadership that attempts to explain why leaders vary their behavior
with different followers
3. Dyadic theorists focus on the development and effects of separate dyadic
relationships between leaders and followers
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THE DYADIC APPROACH
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DYADIC APPROACH:
STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
1. Examines how leaders form one-on-one relationships with followers, and how these
often create in-groups and out-groups within the leader’s work unit
2. In-group
Includes followers with strong social ties to their leader in a supportive relationship
characterized by high mutual trust, respect, loyalty, and influence
3. Out-group
Influences followers with few or no social ties to their leader, in a strictly task-
centered relationship characterized by low exchange and top-down influence
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CHARACTERISTICS OF IN-GROUPS
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CHARACTERISTICS OF OUT-
GROUPS
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DISCUSSION QUESTION #1
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DISCUSSION QUESTION #2
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LEADER–MEMBER EXCHANGE
(LMX) THEORY
1. Is the quality of the exchange relationship between an employee and his or her
superior
2. Face-to-face leader–member interaction is critical in organizations
3. Assumes that leaders have limited amounts of social, personal, and organizational
resources, and tend to distribute them among followers selectively
4. Leaders do not interact with all followers equally, which ultimately results in the
formation of LMXs that vary in quality
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HIGH-QUALITY LMX RELATIONSHIPS
VS. LOW-QUALITY LMX RELATIONSHIPS
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HIGH-QUALITY LMX RELATIONSHIPS
VS. LOW-QUALITY LMX RELATIONSHIPS
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TEAM BUILDING
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TEAM BUILDING (CONT.)
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SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
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SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS (CONT.)
1. From a network perspective, the focus is on relations among actors, whether they
are individuals, work units, or organizations, who are embedded within networks
of interconnected relationships that provide opportunities and constraints on
behavior
2. A systems-oriented prospective focuses on how the quality of the LMX
relationship affects followers at the interpersonal, group, and organizational levels
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SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS (CONT.)
1. Proponents of the systems and networks view contend that leader relationships are
not limited to followers, but include peers, customers, suppliers, and other relevant
stakeholders in the collectives of workgroups and organization-wide networks
2. The organization is viewed as a system of interrelated parts
3. To be effective, groups need to manage “boundary-spanning” relationships with other
groups and external members in their organization in order to gain access to
information and resources
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LEADER–MEMBER EXCHANGE
THEORY
1. Leaders form high-quality social exchanges (based on trust and liking) with some
members and low-quality economic exchanges with others that do not extend beyond
the employment contract
2. The quality of LMX affects employees’ work ethics, productivity, satisfaction, and
perceptions
3. There is a sense among followers in the exchange relationship to reciprocate their
leader’s trust and liking through “citizenship behaviors” and excellent performance
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THE INFLUENCE OF LMX
ON FOLLOWER BEHAVIOR
1. The special relationship with in-group followers creates certain obligations and
constraints for the leader
2. The followers are therefore said to have developed social capital
The set of resources that inheres in the structure of relations between members of the group, which
helps them get ahead
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THE INFLUENCE OF LMX
ON FOLLOWER BEHAVIOR
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THE INFLUENCE OF LMX
ON FOLLOWER BEHAVIOR (CONT.)
The basis for establishing a deeper exchange relationship with in-group members is the
leader’s control over outcomes that are desirable to the followers, which include:
1. Helping with a follower’s career
2. Giving special favors
3. Allowing participation in decision making
4. Delegating greater responsibility and authority
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THE INFLUENCE OF LMX
ON FOLLOWER BEHAVIOR (CONT.)
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THE INFLUENCE OF LMX
ON FOLLOWER BEHAVIOR (CONT.)
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THE INFLUENCE OF LMX
ON FOLLOWER BEHAVIOR (CONT.)
2. To the leader this also represents social capital that gives him or her power and
influence over followers
3. Unless this cycle of behavior is interrupted, the relationship is likely to develop to a
point where there is a high degree of mutual dependence, support, and loyalty
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THE INFLUENCE OF LMX
ON FOLLOWER BEHAVIOR (CONT.)
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THE THREE-STAGE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING POSITIVE
LMX RELATIONS
Stage 1
1. The leader and follower conduct themselves as strangers
2. The leader and follower test each other to identify what kinds of behavior are
acceptable
3. Each relationship is negotiated informally between each follower and the
leader
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THE THREE-STAGE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING POSITIVE
LMX RELATIONS (CONT.)
Stage 1 (cont.)
Involves:
– Impressions management
Is a follower’s effort to project a favorable image in order to gain an immediate benefit or improve a long-term
relationship with the leader
– Ingratiation
Is the effort to appear supportive, appreciative, and respectful
– Self-promotion
Is the effort to appear competent and dependable
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DISCUSSION QUESTION #3
What do you say to those who argue that tactics used by followers to
get noticed by their leader (such as impressions management,
ingratiation, and self-promotion) are shameful and self-serving and
should be avoided?
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THE THREE-STAGE PROCESS FOR
DEVELOPING POSITIVE LMX RELATIONS
(CONT.)
Stage 2
1. The leader and follower become acquainted
2. They further refine the roles they will play together
3. Mutual trust, loyalty, and respect develop between leader and follower
4. Relationships that do not move beyond Stage 1 may deteriorate and remain at
the level of an out-group
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THE THREE-STAGE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING
POSITIVE LMX RELATIONS (CONT.)
Stage 3
1. The roles reach maturity
2. Exchange based on self-interest is transformed into mutual commitment to the
mission and objectives of the work unit
3. The end result of the life cycle model of LMX relationships is the creation of
actual and perceived differences between in-group and out-group members
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FACTORS THAT
DETERMINE LMX
QUALITY
1. Followers’ attributes
1. Proactive followers:
– Show initiative even in areas outside their immediate responsibility
– Possess a strong sense of commitment to work unit goals
– Show a stronger sense of responsibility for unit success
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FACTORS THAT DETERMINE LMX QUALITY
1. Followers’ attributes
Proactive followers:
– Show initiative even in areas outside their immediate responsibility
– Possess a strong sense of commitment to work unit goals
– Show a stronger sense of responsibility for unit success
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FACTORS THAT DETERMINE LMX QUALITY
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FACTORS THAT DETERMINE LMX QUALITY
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FACTORS THAT DETERMINE LMX QUALITY
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FACTORS THAT DETERMINE LMX QUALITY
4. Situational factors
Refer to random or planned events that provide the opportunity for leaders to
evaluate a follower’s work ethic or character
“Tryouts” (or “role episodes”)
Give leaders clues about employees
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EFFECTIVE LEADER–FOLLOWER FEEDBACK
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GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE
LEADER FEEDBACK
Pre-feedback—Leader should:
Remind self to stay calm and professional
Gather accurate facts on follower performance
Remind self to avoid rush to judgment
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GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE
LEADER FEEDBACK
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GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE
LEADER FEEDBACK
Post-feedback session—Leader should:
1. Follow up to ensure implementation of action steps
2. Show desire to be of help to follower
3. Build follower’s self-confidence
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LIMITATIONS OF LMX - THEORY APPLICATION
10 20 30 40 50
High-quality LMX relationship Low-quality LMX relationship
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BIAS IN LMX: EMPLOYEE CAREER IMPLICATIONS
1. Pygmalion effect
Occurs when selected group members demonstrate loyalty, commitment, dedication, and trust, and
as a result, win the liking of leaders who subsequently give them higher performance ratings
These ratings, which may or may not be tied to actual performance, then influence the
member’s reputation, often become a matter of record, and may ultimately be used in
future selection, development, and promotion decisions
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BIAS IN LMX:
EMPLOYEE CAREER IMPLICATIONS (CONT.)
2. This may have possible adverse implications for the development and career
advancement of group members who (regardless of their work performance) are not
similar to, familiar to, and well liked by their leader
3. Leaders, managers, and human resource management specialists need to be aware
of the potential bias associated with high-quality LMX relationships
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BIAS IN LMX:
EMPLOYEE CAREER IMPLICATIONS (CONT.)
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FOLLOWERSHIP AND FOLLOWERS
1. Followership
Refers to the behavior of followers that results from the leader–follower
influence relationship
2. Follower
Is a person who is being influenced by a leader
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FOLLOWERSHIP AND FOLLOWERS
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FOLLOWERSHIP TYPES
High
Effective Conformist
follower follower
Level of Involvement
Pragmatic
follower
Alienated Passive
follower follower
Low
1. Alienated followers
• Are low on involvement yet are high on critical thinking
• Feel cheated or unappreciated
• Are capable but unwilling to participate in developing solutions to problems
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FOLLOWERSHIP TYPES (CONT.)
2. Conformist followers
• Are the “yes” people of the organization
• Carry out all orders without considering the consequences
• Avoid conflict
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FOLLOWERSHIP TYPES (CONT.)
3. Passive followers
• Are neither high on critical thinking nor involvement
• Look to the leader or others to do all the thinking
• Require constant supervision
• Never go beyond the job description
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FOLLOWERSHIP TYPES (CONT.)
4. Effective followers
• Are high on critical thinking and involvement
• Are not risk-averse nor do they shy from conflict
• Have the courage to initiate change
• Serve the best interest of the organization
• Tend to function very well in self-managed teams
• Complement the leader’s efforts and can be relied upon the relieve the leader
of many tasks
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FOLLOWERSHIP TYPES (CONT.)
Pragmatic followers
• Exhibit a little of all four styles—depending on which style fits the prevailing
situation
• Present an ambiguous image, with positive and negative sides
– On the positive side, when an organization is going through desperate times, the
pragmatic follower knows how to “work the system to get things done”
– On the negative side, this same behavior can be interpreted as “playing political games,”
or adjusting to maximize self-interest
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GUIDELINES TO BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE FOLLOWER
1. Offer support to leader
2. Take initiative
3. Play counseling and coaching roles to leader when appropriate
4. Raise issues and/or concerns when necessary
5. Seek and encourage honest feedback from the leader
6. Clarify your role and expectations
7. Show appreciation
8. Keep the leader informed
9. Resist inappropriate influence of leader
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FACTORS THAT DETERMINE
FOLLOWER INFLUENCE
Power
Position
Education and
Locus of Control Experience
FOLLOWER RELATIVE POWER POSITION
1. Leaders need to realize that they are no longer the sole possessors of power and
influence in their work units
2. Some followers may have personal, referent, expert, information, and connection-
based sources of power that can be used to boost upward influence
3. As more and more employees come to rely on a particular follower for information,
expertise, or simply because of his or her personality, the follower’s relative power
position increases
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FOLLOWER LOCUS OF CONTROL
• Followers with an internal locus of control prefer a work environment that facilitates:
• Communication with leaders
• Participation in decision making
• Opportunities to be creative
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FOLLOWER LOCUS OF CONTROL
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FOLLOWER EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Followers with less education and experience need more guidance, coaching, and
feedback
• To improve their performance, inexperienced employees often seek the assistance
of experienced employees
• Today’s workers are far more educated, mobile, diverse, and younger than the
workforce of 20 years ago
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FOLLOWER EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (CONT)
• The need for continuing education and training on the job is increasing
• Leaders have to shift away from the top-down directive style of leading where
tasks are highly structured and power tends to be centralized
• They need to move toward a more decentralized, participative style of managing
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DUAL ROLE OF BEING A
LEADER AND A FOLLOWER
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DELEGATION
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DELEGATING
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BENEFITS OF DELEGATION
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OBSTACLES TO DELEGATION
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SIGNS OF DELEGATING TOO
LITTLE
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DELEGATION DECISIONS
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What to Delegate
Paperwork
Solving
employees’ Routine tasks
problems
What to
Delegate
Tasks with
developmental Technical
potential matters
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What Not to Delegate
Personnel Confidential
matters activities
What Not to
Delegate
Activities
Crises delegated to
you personally
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THE DELEGATION MODEL
Step 1
Explain the need
for delegating and
the reasons for Step 2
selecting the Set objectives
employee. that define
responsibility,
level of authority,
Step 3
and deadline.
Develop a plan.
Step 4
Establish control
checkpoints and
hold employees
accountable.
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