Interactions between three styles of supervisory and three styles of subordinate behavior were studied. Cross cultural similarities in the relationships due to supervisory-subordinate interactions were found, but there were differences when each style was considered separately. (DB)

Tested the impact of leader punitive behavior on employee satisfaction in 457 hospital employees. Controlling for leader reward behavior, there was no direct positive effect of leader punitive behavior, and no moderating impact of role ambiguity. Discusses the importance of considering spuriousness in leader punitive behavior research. (WAS)

Presents a tongue-in-cheek system for classifying educational administrators into four categories (Artful Dodger, Commander in Chief, Leader of the Pack, and Facilitating Master) according to leadership style and administrator characteristics. A brief sampler survey is included. (JAC)

Job satisfaction of Georgia high school assistant principals was measured as related to the perception of the principals' behavior as leaders. Considerate behavior of leaders was most related to job satisfaction, but race, experience in education, size of school, level of education, and years of experience were not. (Author/CM)

Explored perceived leadership behavior of resident assistants (N=68), their level of job satisfaction, and relationship between job satisfaction and perceived leadership style. Results indicated that job satisfaction was significantly related to both human relations and task dimension of leadership behavior and males were higher on the human…

Examined the use and validity of Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory. Results supported the validity of the theory. Found a definite and significant relationship between the leadership style of a manager in particular situations and managers' perceptions of subordinate job performance. No causal relationship was found. (Author/RC)

Examined therapist variables related to outcome in structured, cognitive-behavioral group treatment for depression. Each of eight leaders conducted two consecutive psychoeducational treatment groups. Results indicated leaders differed significantly on behavioral and group-process measures, but differences in depression outcome between leaders did…

Narrates a principal's first full-day observation by her superintendent. Notes the lessons learned (to keep half of one's time unscheduled, get the unvarnished truth, and apply management techniques in one's own way) and describes the observation process, including the postobservation conference and a written summary by the person observed.…

Reviews the research dealing with women in leadership roles within groups of both sexes. Some research indicates a reluctance of women to assume leadership roles. Other findings indicate women are more likely to be strong leaders when the task solution is given. (LPG)

Reviews research on principal effectiveness and pronounces the results inconclusive except in revealing that principals have little effect on academic achievement, that personal characteristics are unrelated to success, and that a leadership style demonstrating high concern for both people and task is best. (Author/JM)

Analyzes the managerial behavior of five high school principals using Mintzberg's structured observation technique. (Author/WD)

The main finding of this investigation is that the effectiveness of the educational system could be increased through the provision of task-oriented leadership to schools having an unfavorable atmosphere. (Author/IRT)

Results of this study reflect changes in the T-group model suggested by authors in the literature. Trainers currently leading groups tend to differ in theoretical orientations. They appear to be running T-groups which frequently have a personal growth and individual orientation, although some still have a primarily group dynamics orientation.…

Analyzes Jimmy Carter's success in the 1976 presidential primaries in terms of his rhetorical style based on Max Weber's concept of charisma and Ernest Bormann's theory of fantasy and rhetorical vision. The combination of Carter's charismatic message and the country's social fantasies produced his election. (JMF)

An assessment of how Mahatma Gandhi and Mao Tse-tung were able to succeed as mass communicators without the use of modern means of communication. (PD)