Notes on the Practical and Theoretical Consequences of Implicit Leadership Theories for the Future of Leadership Measurement
- 1 March 1986
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Management
- Vol. 12 (1) , 31-41
- https://doi.org/10.1177/014920638601200104
Abstract
The accuracy of leadership questionnaires has been the subject of considerable debate in recent years. Although research has demonstrated that such measures can often be systematically biased indices of leader behavior, the issues surrounding the appropriate use of questionnaires are far from resolved. To help clarify some of these concerns, the present article attempts to (a) present a meaningful definition of accuracy in the measurement of leadership, (b) summarize the conclusions from existing research concerning leadership questionnaires, (c) assess the consequences of this research, and (d) offer several practical recommendations for the future of leadership questionnaires.Keywords
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