Observing Managers at Work: A Statistical Analysis of the Behavior of Successful Managers

Abstract

Trained participant observers using the Leadership Observation System (LOS) recorded the behaviors of 52 managers in 3 diverse organizations. The behaviors were then related to a manager success index consisting of level over tenure. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis found two of the behavioral categories on the LOS were significantly related to the successful managers: interacting with outsiders and socializing/politicking.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA128999

Entities

People

  • Fred Luthans
  • Harry W. Hennessey
  • Stuart A. Rosenkrantz

Organizations

  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Applied Psychology
  • Business Administration
  • Governments
  • Human Resources
  • Law
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • New York
  • Observers
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Regression Analysis
  • Resource Management
  • Schools
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Theoretical Analysis.