Two studies were conducted to analyze how hope, resilience, optimism, and efficacy individually as a composite higher‐order factor predicted work performance satisfaction. Results from Study 1 provided psychometric support for new survey measure designed assess each of these 4 facets, well factor. 2 results indicated significant positive relationship regarding the facets with also that may be better predictor satisfaction than individual facets. Limitations practical implications conclude article.

This study developed and tested a theory-based measure of authentic leadership using five separate samples obtained from China, Kenya, the United States. Confirmatory factor analyses supported higher order, multidimensional model construct (the Authentic Leadership Questionnaire [ALQ]) comprising leader self-awareness, relational transparency, internalized moral perspective, balanced processing. Structural equation modeling (SEM) demonstrated predictive validity for ALQ important...

How do leadership ratings collected from units operating under stable conditions predict subsequent performance of those high stress and uncertainty? To examine this question, the authors calculated predictive relationships for transformational transactional 72 light infantry rifle platoon leaders unit potency, cohesion, U.S. Army platoons participating in combat simulation exercises. Both contingent reward sergeants positively predicted performance. The relationship to was partially...

A total of 3786 respondents in 14 independent samples, ranging size from 45 to 549 US and foreign firms agencies, completed the latest version Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ Form 5X), each describing their respective leader. Based on prior literature, nine models representing different factor structures were compared determine best fit for MLQ survey. The tested an original set then a second replication comprised five samples. Results indicated structure survey was represented by...

The authors used measures of leadership, locus control, and support for innovation to predict the consolidated-unit performance 78 managers. Results revealed that 3 transformational-leadership were associated with a higher internal control significantly positively predicted business-unit over 1-year interval. Transactional including contingent reward management by exception (active passive), each negatively related performance. Causal relationships between behaviors unit moderated level in business

In a longitudinal, randomized field experiment, we tested the impact of transformational leadership, enhanced hy training, on follower development and performance.Experimental group leaders received leadership control leaders, eclectic training.The sample included 54 military their 90 direct followers, 724 indirect followers.Results indicated in experimental had more positive followers' performance than did group.

Abstract Using a sample of 520 staff nurses employed by large public hospital in Singapore, we examined whether psychological empowerment mediated the effects transformational leadership on followers' organizational commitment. We also how structural distance (direct and indirect leadership) between leaders followers moderated relationship Results from HLM analyses showed that Similarly, leader follower Implications for research practice our findings are discussed. Copyright © 2004 John...

Abstract Nine types of organizational cultures are defined in terms the extent transformational and transactional leadership their effects form accepted ways behaving. The Organizational Description Questionnaire (ODQ) is used by members organizations to describe cultures. nine include high-contrast culture with both strong qualities "garbage can" which lacks either kind consequence. A majority somewhere inbetween loosely guided, coasting, or contractual.

Abstract After first providing the meaning of psychological capital (PsyCap), we present a micro‐intervention to develop it. Drawn from hope, optimism, efficacy, and resiliency development, this PsyCap Intervention (PCI) is shown have preliminary support for not only increasing participants' PsyCap, but also financial impact high return on investment. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Abstract Although the value of a supportive organizational climate has been recognized over years, there is need for better understanding its relationship with employee outcomes. This study investigates whether recently emerging core construct positive psychological capital (consisting hope, resilience, optimism, and efficacy) plays role in mediating effects Utilizing three diverse samples, results show that employees' positively related to their performance, satisfaction, commitment...

Abstract Recently, theory and research have supported psychological capital (PsyCap) as an emerging core construct linked to positive outcomes at the individual organizational level. However, date, little attention has been given PsyCap development through training interventions; nor there attempts determine empirically if such a causal impact on participants' performance. To fill these gaps we first conducted pilot test of intervention (PCI) model with randomized control group design. Next,...

Everyone knows about China's huge population and the fast-growing economy. Although macro-level sociological economic analyses have given some attention to linkage between two, at micro level, relationship human resources and, more specifically, psychological capital of Chinese workers their performance has been largely ignored. Within context three factories (two private one state-owned) in People's Republic China, this exploratory study examined a sample ( n = 422) workers’ positive states...

European management must become more transformational with respect to its leadership if it is address the challenges confronting community after 1992. The question arises, can be trained? answer affirmative. A number of successful training experiences in North America are described this article. These form basis for a prototype programme now being conducted large conglomerate at junior, middle and senior level. general overview these programmes provided, as well evidence that they having...