Leadership Situations in Academic Departments: Relations Among Measures of Situational Favorableness and Control.

Groner, Norman E.

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Leadership Situations in Academic Departments: Relations Among Measures of Situational Favorableness and Control

Groner, Norman E.

Research in Higher Education, 8, 2, 125-43, 78

Measures of attributes of leadership situations faced by department chairmen were theoretically and empirically related. Findings indicated that high task structure (faculty homogeneity and academic task structure) is associated with better member relations and greater cooperation on administrative matters. Implications for administrators are briefly discussed. (Author/LBH)

Descriptors: Community Colleges, Department Heads, Departments, Factor Analysis, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Leadership, Models, Organizational Climate, Task Performance, Universities

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