A Dyadic Interactive Approach to the Study of Leader Behavior

Abstract

Eighty male college students assigned roles as supervisors and workers performed experimental tasks in a study focused on (1) the degree of leader-follower compatibility, (2) Vertical Dyad Linkage (VDL) versus the Average Leadership Style (ALS) analysis of leader behavior, and (3) the general problem of assessing leader behavior on the basis of subordinate description. Results indicated that compatibility in the leader-member dyad appears to be an important element in the group setting. It is related to performance rating satisfaction and the leader behaviors perceived by group members. However, the strength of the observed relationships must be tempered by the post hoc nature of the compatibility measure. Moderate statistical support was shown for the superiority of the VDL approach to understanding leader behavior effects on member responses. The data also demonstrated that individual members of the group do not provide valid ratings of the leaders' behavior toward individual subordinates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA127904

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  • Donald S. Fujii

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  • Purdue University

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  • Human Systems
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  • Analysis Of Variance
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