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Downs, Cal W.; Pickett, Terry – Communication Monographs, 1977
Investigates interaction effects of the variables of leadership style and groupings of people on productivity and member satisfaction. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Higher Education
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Wood, Julia T. – Communication Education, 1977
Presents an alternative method, the Adaptive Approach, of training leaders which focuses on the leader's ability to analyze the unique group members and situation and adapt his or her own behavior to meet the circumstantial requirements. Introduces the Leadership Brief as a technique for applying this approach. (MH)
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Responsibility
Richmond, Virginia P.; And Others – 1981
A study investigated the degree of association between supervisor and subordinate perceptions of the supervisor's leadership style, use of power, and conflict management style. Subjects were 87 supervisors and 432 subordinates from five service-oriented, publicly supported organizations. The supervisors completed measures of leadership style, use…
Descriptors: Adults, Communication Apprehension, Communication Research, Conflict Resolution
Holdridge, William E.; Lashbrook, William B. – 1972
One hundred and ten college students, placed in 22 problem solving discussion groups, interacted for three fifty minute periods each. Three trained observers systematically recorded the interaction. Group members were classified as being task or socio-emotionally oriented and the functional leader in each group was identified by role category.…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis