The factor structure of source credibility scales for immediate superiors in the organizational context

1 March 1974

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Central States Speech Journal

Vol. 25 (1) , 63-66
https://doi.org/10.1080/10510977409367770

Abstract

This study reports an investigation designed to determine the generalizability of source credibility scales for immediate superiors across organizational contexts. Four meaningful and statistically independent dimensions for the measurement of the source credibility of immediate superiors in an organizational setting are reported.

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