- Understand how attributions and implicit theories influence follower perception and evaluation of a leader.
- Understand how leader behavior is influenced by attributions about the motives and skills of subordinates.
- Understand why different dyadic relationships develop between a leader and individual subordinates.
- Understand the major findings in research on leader member exchange theory and the limitations of this research.
- Understand appropriate ways to manage a subordinate who has performance deficiencies.
- Understand what followers can do to have a more effective dyadic relationship with their leader.
- Understand how follower self management can substitute for some aspects of leadership.
- Understand why it is important for managers to integrate their leader and follower roles.
