A multilevel study of transformational leadership, identification, and follower outcomes

Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 29, Issue 1

Wang X-H. Howell J.M.Leadership Quarterly, Oct 2012, Vol 23 Issue: 5, Start Page: 775, No of pages: 16

Influence processes of transformational leadership (TFL) at both the individual and group levels concurrently and explores cross-level relationships. Results showed that, at the individual level, followers’ personal identification with the leader mediated the effects of individual-focused TFL behavior on individual performance and empowerment. At the group level, group identification mediated the effect of group-focused TFL behavior on collective efficacy. Results also supported two cross-level effects from the group level to the individual level. The paper addresses the implications for leaders of motivating individuals and teams, at the same time. Article type: Research paper ISSN: 1048-9843 Reference: 41AT336

Keywords: Identification, Transformational leadership