Attachment Style, Leadership Behavior, and Perceptions of Leader Effectiveness in Academic Management

摘要: Attachment Style, Leadership Behavior, and Perceptions of Leader Effectiveness in Academic Management by Rehema M. Underwood M.S., Walden University, 2002 B.A., Ithaca College, 1999 Proposal Submitted Partial Fulfillment the Requirements for Degree Doctor Philosophy Organizational Psychology University January 2015 Abstract Research has found that organizational effectiveness is related to both effective leadership styles leaders with secure attachment styles. Also, style among personality characteristics leaders. The relationships styles, behavior have yet beResearch be examined. These were addressed this quantitative, non-experimental study. Participants included college deans, chairpersons, provost (leaders) instructors (subordinate) from local community colleges universities. Study variables measured using Relationship Questionnaire, Multifactor Servant Questionnaire. Pearson correlation multiple regression analyses used examine between Some connections found, but results mixed. Results study may help recognize relationship their ability increase decrease turnover. Improved functioning can promote positive social change subordinates improving feelings satisfaction promoting mental health. Dedication First foremost, I like thank God his guidance giving me strength completing my dissertation. My heartfelt thanks also goes husband David who been support beginning end---I love you! To beautiful children patient mommy a VERY long time----mommy loves siblings parents shown beginning, given encouragement see through this! Acknowledgments would committee chairperson Dr. Mohr member Ross complete dream becoming  This project was most difficult task ever encountered besides birth first time! am so grateful your feedback throughout journey.