Formal leadership is critical to success in condominium and homeowner association management. To influence followers and effectively govern a constitutional community, a leader's managerial style must fit the association's mission-its structure, function, and goals; and satisfy members' expectations and needs. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine if there are optimal leadership styles and strategies to promote member involvement, acceptable goals, and conflict avoidance in common-interest membership organizations.
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