LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT - A SOCIAL-EXCHANGE PERSPECTIVE

被引:133
作者
KELLER, T [1 ]
DANSEREAU, F [1 ]
机构
[1] SUNY BUFFALO,SCH MANAGEMENT,BUFFALO,NY 14260
关键词
CONTROL; LEADER-MEMBER EXCHANGE; LEVELS OF ANALYSIS; POWER;
D O I
10.1177/001872679504800202
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
This paper proposes that the receipt of negotiating latitude and support for self-worth from superiors empowers subordinates by increasing their perceptions of control. Subordinates reciprocate by performing in accordance with supervisory preferences. Additionally, superiors who utilize empowering leadership practices are predicted to be viewed as fair by subordinates. The results from the analysis of data collected from 92 superior-subordinate dyads support these hypotheses. The implications of empowerment for management are discussed.
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页码:127 / 146
页数:20
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