Armstrong, Steve
(2020)
The influence of leader-follower cognitive style similarity on followers’ organizational citizenship behaviours.
Frontiers in Psychology, 11
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pp. 1-14.
ISSN 1664-1078
Full content URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01265
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Abstract
While cognitive style congruence has been highlighted as a potentially important variable
influencing performance outcomes in work-related contexts, studies of its influence are
scarce. This paper examines the influence of leader-follower cognitive style similarity on
followers’ organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs). Data from 430 leader-follower
dyads were analyzed using polynomial regression and response surface analysis.
Results demonstrate that congruence of leader/follower cognitive style is a predictor of
follower OCBs. Organizations may therefore benefit from considering issues of similarity
of cognitive styles in their attempts to develop effective leader-follower partnerships
leading to increased OCBs and concomitant improvements in both individual and
organizational level success.
| Keywords: | organizational citizenship behavior, cognitive style, congruence, polynomial regression, response surface analysis |
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| Divisions: | Lincoln International Business School |
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| ID Code: | 41344 |
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| Deposited On: | 02 Jul 2020 12:42 |
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