Relationships among Leadership , Communication and Outcomes in Research Teams

Abstract

The relationships among leadership, leader-subordinate interpersonal communication and outcomes in research teams were investigated for six research institutes sponsored by the Korean Government. Consideration and initiating structure of leader behavior were used as leadership dimensions. Subordinate satisfaction with supervision and with work, and project success were considered as outcomes in a research team.

Leader-subordinate interpersonal communication was positively related to both of consideration and initiating structure of leader behavior. Outcomes in a research team were differently related to the communication according to leadership types. Finally, several theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.