Leadership style scale: Conceptualization and initial validation

Elena Bruni (elena.bruni@unive.it), Laura Cortellazzo (laura.cortellazzo@unive.it), Sara Bonesso (bonesso@unive.it) and Fabrizio Gerli
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Elena Bruni: Dept. of Management, Università Ca' Foscari Venice
Laura Cortellazzo: Dept. of Management, Università Ca' Foscari Venice
Sara Bonesso: Dept. of Management, Università Ca' Foscari Venice

No 7, Working Papers from Venice School of Management - Department of Management, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia

Abstract: This paper describes the development and validation of a scale to measure leadership styles that lead to resonant or dissonant organizational environment. Differently from other scales that focus their attention on one specific style, we offer a holistic approach that considers a broader range of behaviours. Based on theory, a pilot study, and questionnaires, we developed a tool to assess six styles of leader behaviours (Inspirational, Supportive, Aggregating, Democratic, Demanding, and Authoritarian). We tested the model in a sample of students and practitioners. We also run a non-parametric test that confirms that resonant styles of leadership have a positive impact on projectsÕ performance. The results supported the validity and reliability of the sixdimensional items. We thereby contribute to the literature by providing a practical tool of 36-item instrument, labelled the Behavioral Leadership Styles Evaluation (BELEADER) Questionnaire.

Keywords: leadership; leadership styles; scale validation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 26 pages
Date: 2018-07
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