April 2023
Intermediate to advanced
450 pages
15h 22m
English
People-oriented competencies are so central to leadership that sometimes they are considered essentially synonymous with it (e.g., Mintzberg, 1973). The Ohio State studies define “people-oriented” behavior or “consideration,” a behavioral competency cluster that evolved in the 1950s, as supportiveness, friendliness, concern, and inclusiveness (Hemphill & Coons, 1957). The University of Michigan study also emphasizes “relations-oriented” behavior, which includes helpfulness, trust, thoughtfulness, delegation, and recognition.
Seven people-oriented competencies are discussed in this chapter: consulting; planning and organizing personnel; developing staff; motivating; building ...
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