Use of leadership powers in industry

Abstract

In a follow-up to a previous study of naval supervisors by D. Kipnis, W. P. Lane, and L. Frankfort, the range and factors influencing the use of corrective powers available to 131 industrial supervisors when correcting subordinates' behavior were investigated. Both situational and personal factors (number of employees supervised, years of experience as a supervisor, and the nature of the problem presented by the subordinate) influenced the supervisor's choice of corrective power. 146 military supervisors relied more on extra instruction, direct punishments, and changes in the task environment of subordinates. Industrial supervisors relied more on their persuasive powers. (18 ref.) (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)