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The personality of followers and its effect on the perception of leadership – An overview, a study and a research agenda

Schyns, B.; Felfe, J.

Authors

J. Felfe



Abstract

This article focuses on the way in which followers' personality characteristics shape their perception of transformational leaders. After a review of prior research, a study using a U.S. employee sample is presented in which follower extraversion and agreeableness are found to be related to the perception of transformational leadership. On the basis of this research, the authors formulate questions concerning the relationship between followers' personality and the perception of transformational leadership. With reference to these questions, the authors outline an agenda for future research.

Citation

Schyns, B., & Felfe, J. (2006). The personality of followers and its effect on the perception of leadership – An overview, a study and a research agenda. Small Group Research, 37(5), 522-539. https://doi.org/10.1177/1046496406293013

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Oct 1, 2006
Deposit Date Nov 23, 2010
Journal Small Group Research
Print ISSN 1046-4964
Electronic ISSN 1552-8278
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 37
Issue 5
Pages 522-539
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1046496406293013
Keywords Leadership, Personality, Big Five, Transformational leadership, Perception of leadership.
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1513151


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