Leadership is a concept of importance and centrality to the study of group processes and
effectiveness. Leadership research has been extensive, however, until quite recently the …

The success of schools, sports teams, businesses, armies, governments, and nations
depends on the performance of their leaders. Thus, leadership is one of the most …

Discussion is often heard concerning the downward spiral of modern organizations due to
inadequate, uninspired leadership; hence, it is imperative to continue to focus attention on …

Leadership has long been a primary area of research in organization studies. More recently
teams and teamwork have also gained the attention of researchers. Both leadership and …

Leadership Effectiveness: An Integrative Review Page 1 CHAPTER SIXTEEN Leadership
Effectiveness: An Integrative Review Martin M. Chemers While there are almost as many …

Although leadership is fundamentally a social psychological (and group) phenomenon,
interest in the social psychology of leadership has waxed and waned over the years. The …

We introduce the notion of “we” or collectivistic leadership. A general collectivistic approach
to leadership is developed and contrasted with traditional and contemporary approaches to …

No area of modern social thought has escaped the shadow of the holocaust. The issues that
we prioritize, the questions that we ask and the perspectives that we employ all changed …

This historical overview of leadership theory and research with an eye for commonalities
provides an opportunity for integration. Early unproductive research focused on personality …

As the use of teams has increased in organizations, research has begun to focus on the role
of leadership in fostering team success. This review sought to summarize this literature and …