The moderating effects of attitudes about the work group and task
structure on the relationships between leader behavior dimensions
and job satisfaction facets were explored. The results indicated that
this variable was an important added moderator of leader behavior
dimensions. The significant main effects and interaction effects
found reaffirmed the complexity of the leadership role for practicing
managers.
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