Influences of Emotional Reaction and Personal Power on the Leadership Process: An Examination of Moderating and Mediating Effects

Abstract

Examined the moderating and mediating effects of emotional reaction and personal power on the relationship of leadership behavior with group morale and organizational commitment. 289 male workers at a steel factory and 425 female nurses at 3 hospitals completed questionnaires regarding their supervisors and work situations. Results show that (1) emotional reaction moderated the relationship between performance-oriented leadership behavior and group morale and commitment. (2) Personal power moderated the relationship between pressure and group morale and commitment; however, it did not have any moderating effects on the relationships between delegative leader behavior and group morale and commitment. (3) Personal power mediated the relationship between leadership behavior and group morale and commitment. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)