Relationship of initiating structure and job performance as moderated by consideration

Abstract

Investigated the hypothesis that the effect of initiating structure on the rated productivity and quality of work-group performance in an industrial manufacturing plant is moderated by considerate leader behavior (rated and self-report). Ss were 133 foremen who were administered the leadership opinion questionnaire, and rated by at least 4 managers on 7-point likert scales. Results support the hypothesis when quality but not productivity was the criterion measure. Results are consistent with E. Fleishman and E. Harris's (see pa, vol. 37:3953) finding that grievances and turnover are less affected by initiation of structure when foremen are rated high on consideration. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)