A multilevel study of transformational leadership, identification, and follower outcomes
Wang, Xiao-Hua Howell, Jane M
Wang, Xiao-Hua
Howell, Jane M
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2012-10
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The Leadership Quarterly
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23
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5
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775
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790
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Using a sample from a large diversified company, this study examines the influence processes of transformational leadership (TFL) at both the individual and group levels concurrently and explores cross-level relationships. Results showed that, at the individual level, followers' personal identification with the leader mediated the effects of individual-focused TFL behavior on individual performance and empowerment. At the group level, group identification mediated the effect of group-focused TFL behavior on collective efficacy. Results also supported two cross-level effects from the group level to the individual level. The paper addresses the implications for leaders of motivating individuals and teams, at the same time.
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35 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services, 50 Philosophy and Religious Studies, 5001 Applied Ethics, 3507 Strategy, Management and Organisational Behaviour