Computer-supported work group potency and effectiveness: The role of transformational leadership, anonymity, and task interdependence

被引:42
作者
Sosik, JJ [1 ]
Avolio, BJ
Kahai, SS
Jung, DI
机构
[1] Penn State Univ, Great Valley Sch Grad Profess Studies, Dept Management & Org, Malvern, PA 19355 USA
[2] SUNY Binghamton, Ctr Leadership Studies, Binghamton, NY 13902 USA
[3] San Diego State Univ, Dept Management, San Diego, CA 92182 USA
关键词
work groups; leadership; anonymity; task interdependence;
D O I
10.1016/S0747-5632(98)00019-3
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
Organizational researchers and practitioners have become interested in exploring relations between drivers of group potency and effectiveness in computer-mediated environments. The authors conducted a longitudinal experiment to examine effects of leadership style, anonymity, and task interdependence on group potency and effectiveness of 36 undergraduate student work groups performing two creativity tasks using a group decision support system. Results indicated main effects of leadership style on group potency and effectiveness, a Leadership Style x Task Interdependence interaction effect on group potency, and a Leadership Style x Anonymity interaction effect on group effectiveness. These results are consistent with theories of computer-aided work groups and group potency and effectiveness and suggest directions for future research. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:491 / 511
页数:21
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