The Influence of Social Network Relationships on Development: An Empirical Examination of Leadership Development

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dc.contributor.advisorZaccaro, Stephen J.
dc.contributor.authorConjar, Elizabeth Anne
dc.creatorConjar, Elizabeth Anne
dc.date.accessioned2015-02-12T02:57:01Z
dc.date.available2015-02-12T02:57:01Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractTo date, little empirical work has focused on how social network patterns and characteristics influence leadership development. To address this gap in the literature, the current study utilizes social network theory and analysis to examine how the structure and patterns of an individual's developmental relationships may contribute to his or her growth as a leader. Antecedents that contribute to building developmental relationships are also examined. One hundred and fifty-six managerial level employees from a large distribution company participated in the current study. Findings indicate that developmental relationship characteristics such as tie diversity and strength help facilitate leadership growth. In addition, this study demonstrates that individual trait and personality variables impact patterns of leader development networks. Implications for future research are discussed.
dc.format.extent153 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1920/9163
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsCopyright 2014 Elizabeth Anne Conjar
dc.subjectPsychology
dc.subjectSocial psychology
dc.subjectDevelopmental Relationships
dc.subjectEgo-networks
dc.subjectLeadership Development
dc.subjectSocial Network Analysis
dc.titleThe Influence of Social Network Relationships on Development: An Empirical Examination of Leadership Development
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.disciplinePsychology, Industrial/Organizational Concentration
thesis.degree.grantorGeorge Mason University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral

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