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Transformational Leadership For Virtual Teams In An Information Technology Organization, Russell Thomas Hogue
Transformational Leadership For Virtual Teams In An Information Technology Organization, Russell Thomas Hogue
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research has shown that transformational leadership behavior impacts team performance in a traditional work environment; however, no research has evaluated the relationship between transformational leadership and team performance in a virtual setting. Building on the theoretical foundation of Bass' 1990 work, this study examined the relationship between transformational leadership behavior and 3 measures linked to team success: work effort, perceived leader effectiveness, and job satisfaction for virtual teams. The present research focused on the transformational leadership behaviors of 41 senior executives in an information technology (IT) organization and over 300 direct report employees. Employees used the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire 5x …
Expectations Of Job Satisfaction Based On Three Common Leadership Styles, Ethel Chiles
Expectations Of Job Satisfaction Based On Three Common Leadership Styles, Ethel Chiles
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some leadership styles can produce job dissatisfaction, resulting in labor turnover and financial loss to organizations. Despite these known consequences, there is a lack of research on the perceptions of leadership styles on job satisfaction for hourly wageworkers. This phenomenological study was used to understand the experiences of non-management employees on how management leadership styles affected their job satisfaction. Bass's leadership theory, Herzberg's dual factor theory, and Maslow's hierarchy of needs guided this study. The primary research questions were used to explore themes in leadership styles affecting selected North Carolina employees in the workplace. Data collection included in-depth interviews with …