In laboratory groups the consequences of positive, negative, and no leader feedback were examined following collective group failure. Results suggested that positive leader feedback, following collective failure, is a more effective strategy than negative leader feedback to increase group integration, perceived task motivation, and leader endorsement. The type of feedback had no impact on compliance with the suggestions of the leader. In addition, the target of feedback (group versus individual) had no impact on any of the dependent measures.
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