The relationship between leadership styles and organisational climate
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Authors
Cloete, Madelein
Issue Date
2011-04
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Leadership , Management , Leadership styles , Organisational climate , Organisational climate dimensions , Quantitative research , Correlation , Standard multiple regression
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Abstract
This study explored the relationship between leadership styles and organisational
climate by means of quantitative research. Data from an organisational climate
survey was used during the analysis. The results indicate that there was a positive
correlation (0,749 at the 0,01 level) between leadership styles and organisational
climate, thus supporting the research hypothesis. A standard multiple regression
analysis was conducted and three leadership styles were found to predict 55,6% of
the variance in organisational climate. The Authoritative leadership style made the
largest unique contribution to the variance in organisational climate. The interaction
between biographical and organisational variables and leadership styles and
organisational climate was studied by means of t-tests and ANOVAs. Although
statistically significant differences were found, these terms were of little practical
significance and the effect sizes were generally small. The study concludes with
recommendations for Industrial and Organisational Psychology practices and further
research.
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Citation
Cloete, Madelein (2011) The relationship between leadership styles and organisational climate, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4881>