This study identified the traits and behaviors of an effective developmental leader-one whose primary focus is the development of the people and the organization he or she lead. The study determined the traits and behaviors of a leader who posses an effective developmental orientation towards people.
The research incorporated both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Data was collected using both open ended questions and Likert-type scaled instruments. This data was analyzed using both statistical techniques and expert panels.
The results of this study yielded six identified traits and seven identified behaviors of a developmental leader. A developmental leader was found to possess the following traits: analytical, assertive, cooperative, dedicated, personable, and practical. A developmental leader would also possess the following behaviors: advisor, charismatic, competitive, delegator, developer, focused, and supportive.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LSU/oai:etd.lsu.edu:etd-11032004-070937 |
| Date | 04 November 2004 |
| Creators | Wilson, Michael Stanley |
| Contributors | Michael Burnett, Geraldine Johnson, Charles McAllister, Satish Verma, Donna Redmann |
| Publisher | LSU |
| Source Sets | Louisiana State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-11032004-070937/ |
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