Genderless/Gender-Related Task Leader Communication and Group Satisfaction: A Test of Two Hypotheses.

Alderton, Steven M.; Jurma, William E.

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ERIC Number: EJ236332

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Publication Date: 1980

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Genderless/Gender-Related Task Leader Communication and Group Satisfaction: A Test of Two Hypotheses.

Alderton, Steven M.; Jurma, William E.

Southern Speech Communication Journal, v46 n1 p48-60 Fall 1980

Examines the effect of leader and follower gender on leader communication behavior and follower satisfaction. Research suggests that group members can be equally satisfied with male and female leaders as long as they exhibit similar frequencies of task-oriented communication. (JMF)

Descriptors: Androgyny, Communication Research, Females, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Leaders, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Styles, Males, Organizational Communication, Sex Role, Supervisory Methods, Task Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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