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An experimental investigation of group members' perceived influence over leader decisions.

Morris, Leigh, Hulbert, Lorne G., Abrams, Dominic (2000) An experimental investigation of group members' perceived influence over leader decisions. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 4 (2). pp. 157-167. ISSN 1089-2699. (doi:10.1037/1089-2699.4.2.157) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:35945)

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Abstract

The premise that increased perceived influence over leader-made decisions has positive effects on members' satisfaction and commitment was tested in an experiment. One hundred four participants in ad hoc groups of 4 (plus 1 confederate) gave their opinions about the settlement of a civil lawsuit to the group leader (a confederate), who made the decision on behalf of the group. Feedback provided to the participants by the leader manipulated members' perceived personal influence, and the influence of the group as a whole, over the leader's decision. Perceived personal influence predicted levels of satisfaction, whereas perceptions of group influence were important with respect to commitment to the decision. Results are integrated with recent work on leadership and organizational behavior.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1037/1089-2699.4.2.157
Uncontrolled keywords: perceived personal influence, satisfaction & commitment to leader made decision, 18–50 yr-old college students
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: M.L. Barnoux
Date Deposited: 01 Nov 2013 16:00 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:13 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/35945 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Hulbert, Lorne G..

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Abrams, Dominic.

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