Past research has shown that an empowering leadership style can be effective in improving follower performance, but it is unclear how individual personality traits influence that relationship. This research paper specifically looks at how the extraversion of the leader has an influence on the effectiveness of an empowering leadership on follower performance.
The research hypothesizes that a leader using an empowering leadership has a positive influence on follower performance, and that the follower performance is higher when the leader has a high level of extraversion, compared to a low level of extraversion. The hypotheses are tested with a sample of 100 employees and their direct managers. Neither of the two hypotheses have found support, suggesting that there is no relationship between empowering leadership and follower performance, and that the relationship is not influenced by the leader’s level of extraversion.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction and Theoretical Framework
- Introduction
- Theoretical Framework
- Method
- Results
- Discussion
- Appendix
- Reference list
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper aims to investigate the relationship between a leader's extraversion and the effectiveness of empowering leadership in influencing follower performance. The study specifically examines whether extraversion moderates the connection between empowering leadership and follower performance.
- Impact of empowering leadership on follower performance
- Role of extraversion in leadership effectiveness
- Moderating effect of extraversion on the relationship between empowering leadership and follower performance
- Practical implications for hiring and management decisions
- Empirical examination of the Big Five personality model in a leadership context
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction and Theoretical Framework: This section introduces the research topic, highlighting the importance of understanding the impact of leadership style and individual personality traits on follower performance. It provides a theoretical framework by discussing empowering leadership, its benefits, and the Big Five personality model, with a specific focus on extraversion.
- Method: This chapter outlines the methodology used in the study, including the research design, sample selection, data collection methods, and statistical analysis techniques employed. It also discusses the measures used to assess empowering leadership, extraversion, and follower performance.
- Results: This section presents the findings of the study, including the statistical analysis of the data collected. It explores the relationship between empowering leadership and follower performance, and examines the moderating effect of extraversion on this relationship.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this research include empowering leadership, follower performance, extraversion, Big Five personality model, leadership styles, individual personality traits, moderating effect, and empirical research.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of this research paper?
The paper investigates how a leader's extraversion level influences the relationship between empowering leadership and the performance of their followers.
What is empowering leadership?
Empowering leadership is a style where managers share power with their employees, encouraging autonomy, self-reliance, and motivation to improve performance.
Did the study support the hypothesis that extraversion helps?
No, the research did not find support for the hypothesis that high extraversion in a leader makes empowering leadership more effective for follower performance.
What sample size was used for the research?
The study tested its hypotheses using a sample of 100 employees and their direct managers.
What are the practical implications of these findings?
The findings suggest that personality traits like extraversion may not be as critical as previously thought when implementing empowering leadership styles to boost performance.
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- Alex Broere (Autor:in), 2019, The Effect of a Leader’s Extraversion on Empowering Leadership and Follower Performance, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/462334
