Diabolical dictators or capable commanders? An investigation of the differential effects of autocratic leadership on team performance

Volume: 26, Issue: 5, Pages: 687 - 701
Published: Oct 1, 2015
Abstract
Autocratic leader behavior is often seen as negative for team morale and performance. However, theories on social hierarchy suggest that autocratic leadership may also positively affect morale and performance through the creation of a psychologically appealing, hierarchically-ordered environment of predictability and security. We propose that autocratic leadership can foster team psychological safety when team members accept the hierarchy within...
Paper Details
Title
Diabolical dictators or capable commanders? An investigation of the differential effects of autocratic leadership on team performance
Published Date
Oct 1, 2015
Volume
26
Issue
5
Pages
687 - 701
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