The Effect of Changes in Command Environment on the Behavior of Relationship- and Task-Motivated Leaders.

Abstract

This study, based on the Contingency Model (Fiedler, 1967), examines the effect of job rotation, succession and reassignment of superiors on the behavior and performance of a sample of 115 infantry squad leaders tested first at the beginning of their training cycle and again six to nine months later. Task-related behaviors were primarily affected by changes in job relationships (sometimes moderated by leader experience), whereas person-related behaviors tended to be a function of individual leadership style (LPC). (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA021495

Entities

People

  • Fred E. Fiedler
  • Paul M. Bons

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Environment
  • Infantry
  • Leadership
  • Rotation
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Organizational Psychology.