Factor Stability and Construct Validation of Yukl's MBS (Managerial Behavior Survey) for Military Leadership

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present some evidence regarding the factor stability and construct validity of the new taxonomy for military leadership. In doing this, a second step will be taken in that a comparative analysis of data from two points in time will be performed rather than merely using cross-sectional data as in the past. The data presented here strongly suggest that Yukl's Managerial Behavioral Survey (MBS) possesses both factor stability and construct validity as well as previously demonstrated reliability. This means that the MBS can, indeed, be used with military samples to extend our knowledge about effective leader behavior. Such extensions will be even more meaningful, of course, if the research strategies used go beyond single method, single time strategies. If future research will use this more realistic, complex taxonomy in more useful and more complex research strategies, much can be learned about leadership in general and military leadership in particular which can be particularly useful in selection, evaluation, training, and development of future military officers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP003246

Entities

People

  • D. D. Van Fleet
  • G. A. Yukl

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Factor Analysis
  • General Officers
  • Job Analysis
  • Leadership
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Reliability
  • Surveys
  • Taxonomy
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Universities
  • Validation

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

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  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.