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Project Manager Leadership Behavior: Task-Oriented Versus Relationship-Oriented
Journal of Leadership Education
  • Thomas G. Henkel, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • James W Marion, Jr, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Debra T. Bourdeau, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Worldwide
Department
Management & Technology
Document Type
Article
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2019
Abstract/Description

In this paper, we examined managers’ leadership behavior when working on a simulated team project regarding task-oriented versus relationship-oriented leadership behavior to effectively achieve successful project completion. Managers attending an advanced project management development program responded to the Fielder Leadership Behavior Style Self-Assessment, which is a useful framework to determine task-oriented versus relationship-oriented leadership behavioral styles. The degree of task-oriented versus relationship-oriented leadership behavior styles was assessed to determine the approach taken by the managers for achieving successful project completion. A Pearson’s chi-square test was conducted to determine whether the observed values were significantly different from an expected value of five. The findings can contribute to better understanding the leadership styles, which characterize project management accomplishment.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.12806/V18/I2/R8
Publisher
Association of Leadership Educators
Citation Information
Thomas G. Henkel, James W Marion and Debra T. Bourdeau. "Project Manager Leadership Behavior: Task-Oriented Versus Relationship-Oriented" Journal of Leadership Education Vol. 18 Iss. 2 (2019) p. 1 - 14
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/tom_g_henkel/9/