Generalizability of the Vertical Dyad Linkage Model of Leadership

Abstract

The validity of the Vertical Dyad Linkage model of leadership was tested under conditions differing substantially from those investigated in past research on the model. In over 90 percent of the units in this study, supervisors formed different quality relationships with their subordinates. Subordinates reporting high quality relationships with their supervisors assumed greater job responsibility, contributed more to their units, and were rated as higher performers than those reporting low quality relationships.