Transformational leadership and employees' feedback seeking: The mediating role of trust in leader

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2016.44.7.1201
Keywords:
transformational leadership, feedback seeking, feedback-seeking motive, trust in leader, leader–follower relationship, social exchange theory
Abstract

Drawing on social exchange theory, we examined the role of transformational leadership in promoting employees’ feedback seeking within the dynamics of leader–follower relationships. We used data from a survey of 205 supervisor–subordinate dyads in a high-technology communications company in China. Results showed that transformational leadership was positively related to employees’ feedback seeking. In addition, trust in leader mediated this relationship. Theoretical and practical implications for leadership are discussed.

Author Biographies
  1. Bin Wang, Beijing Normal University
    Business School
  2. Jing Qian, Beijing Normal University
    Business School
  3. Ruili Ou, Beijing Normal University
    Business School
  4. Chuying Huang, Beijing Normal University
    Business School
  5. Bei Xu, Beijing Normal University
    Business School
  6. Yinan Xia, Beijing Normal University
    Business School
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Published
2016-03-02
Issue
Vol. 44 No. 7 (2016)
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