Leadership Behavior as a Function of Subordinate Competence and Task Complexity.

Kavanagh, Michael J.

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ERIC Number: EJ067586

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Publication Date: 1972

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Leadership Behavior as a Function of Subordinate Competence and Task Complexity

Kavanagh, Michael J.

Administrative Science Quarterly, 17, 4, 591-600, Dec 72

A modified role projection technique is used to determine the effects of subordinate competence and task complexity on perceptions of leadership behavior. It is hypothesized that subordinates hold expectations of the proper level of structuring that their supervisors should provide. (Author/DN)

Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Behavior Theories, Employer Employee Relationship, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Styles, Role Perception, Skill Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Task Analysis, Teacher Behavior

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