The Influence of Training and Position Power on Leader Behavior

Abstract

The study investigated the effects of training on the behavior of relationship-, independence-, and task-motivated leaders (as measured by Fiedler's Least-Preferred Coworker (LPC) Scale) in situations with high and low position power. One hundred twenty-two female college students were given an In-Basket task to assess with which behaviors they would respond in different conditions. The experimental conditions were (a) with or without a brief training program, and (b) with high or low position power. Seven behavior categories evolved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA021281

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  • Renate Mai-dalton

Organizations

  • University of Washington

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Atmospheres
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  • Instructions
  • Leadership Training
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  • Motor Skills
  • New York
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  • Psychology
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  • Psychology

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  • Organizational Psychology.