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Criticism and outstanding leadership : an evaluation of leader reactions and critical outcomes

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Eubanks, Dawn L., Antes, Alison L., Friedrich, Tamara L., Caughron, Jared J., Blackwell, Lauren V., Bedell-Avers, Katrina E. and Mumford, Michael D. (2010) Criticism and outstanding leadership : an evaluation of leader reactions and critical outcomes. The Leadership Quarterly, 21 (3). pp. 365-388. doi:10.1016/j.leaqua.2010.03.003

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Abstract

Outstanding political leaders are frequently called upon to make high-stakes decisions. Because of the controversial and highly visible nature of these issues, they often face intense criticism. Leaders' responses to criticisms not only affect follower reactions, but also the successful resolution of the contested issue. The present study examines leader and follower reactions to different types of criticisms. A historiometric approach was used to examine biographies containing criticisms of 120 world leaders and to explore leader behaviors in response to criticisms. Specifically, leader response strategies and their success in terms of follower reactions and resolution of the criticism were examined. The results indicated that collaborative or confrontational leader response strategies proved most effective in terms of the leader's ability to continue forward with a particular agenda item and to gather support of those around him or her. Conversely, avoidant, diverting attention, and persuasive response strategies proved less effective.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: J Political Science > JC Political theory
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Management
Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Political leadership, Leadership, Leadership -- Psychological aspects, Criticism -- Political aspects
Journal or Publication Title: The Leadership Quarterly
Publisher: Pergamon
ISSN: 1048-9843
Official Date: 4 June 2010
Dates:
DateEvent
4 June 2010Published
8 September 2008Accepted
28 January 2008Submitted
Volume: 21
Number: 3
Page Range: pp. 365-388
DOI: 10.1016/j.leaqua.2010.03.003
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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