1. Authentic Leadership: Development and Validation of a Theory-Based Measure.
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Walumbwa, Fred O., Avolio, Bruce J., Gardner, William L., Wernsing, Tara S., and Peterson, Suzanne J.
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LEADERSHIP ,EXECUTIVE ability (Management) testing ,MANAGEMENT - Abstract
This study developed and tested a theory-based measure of authentic leadership using five separate samples obtained from China, Kenya, and the United States. Confirmatory factor analyses supported a higher order, multidimensional model of the authentic leadership construct (the Authentic Leadership Questionnaire [ALQ]) comprising leader self-awareness, relational transparency, internalized moral perspective, and balanced processing. Structural equation modeling (SEM) demonstrated the predictive validity for the ALQ measure for important work- related attitudes and behaviors, beyond what ethical and transformational leadership offered. Finally, results revealed a positive relationship between authentic leadership and supervisor-rated performance. Implications for research and practice are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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