chapter 8

• Autocratic


  Relating to a ruler who has absolute power
• Coalition


  Combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc. a union into one body or mass; fusion
• Conceptual Skills


  Ability to think in terms of models, frameworks and broad relationships such as long-range plans. Deals with ideas while human skill concerns relationship with people and technical skills involves psychomotor skills and things
• Consensus


  General agreement among a group of people
• Democratic Leaders


  Allow the members of the organization to fully participate in decision making
• Democratic Style


  Combination of autocratic and laissez-faire. Often credited with fostering higher levels of employee engagement and workplace satisfaction
• Integrity


  Quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
• Intellectual Stimulation


  Motivating and stretching people to think critically, creatively, and independently
• Inveterate


  Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
• Laissez Faire


  Policy based on the idea that governments and the law should not interfere with business, finance, or the conditions of people's working lives
• Novice


  Also known as "beginner" someone who is new or inexperienced in a particular activity, skill, or field
• Organizational Leadership


  Works towards what is best for individual members and what is best for the organization as a group at the same time. An attitude and a work ethic that empowers an individual in any role to lead
• Pagan


  A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main or recognized religions
• Paradox


  A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true
• Sake


  Out of consideration for or in order to help someone
• Servant


  A person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
• Servant Leadership


  Seeks to involve others in decision making, is strongly based in ethical and caring behavior, and enhances the growth of workers while improving the caring and quality of organizational life
• Stimulation


  Encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active
• Superintendent


  A person who manages or superintends an organization or activity
• Technical skills


  Refers to any type of process or technique like sending email, preparing a PowerPoint presentation