This study employs within and between analysis methods to as
sess whether leaders' communication styles vary or are consistent
across their subordinates. To assess these two perspectives, the av
erage and vertical dyad linkage models were employed. An
evaluative dimension of communicator style was most consistent
with the average or group-level model. A dynamic dimension,
however, was consistent only with a special null condition. Both
dimensions of communicator style were strongly associated with
subordinate satisfaction with supervision.
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