THE MODERATING EFFECT OF SATISFACTION WITH THE LEADER ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEAM DYNAMICS AND FOLLOWER’S EXTRA EFFORT

David Notgrass
Jacob Heller
Tarleton State University
Charlene Conner
University of North Texas at Dallas

ABSTRACT

This study, using data from small, fast-forming, short-duration team contexts, examined the moderating effect of the level of group members’ satisfaction with their group leader on the relationship between group cohesion and extra effort, as well as on the relationship between satisfaction with the group and extra effort. The results revealed that team members’ level of satisfaction with their team leader moderated the level of group cohesion (independent variable) and the level of extra effort (dependent variable) relationship as well as the employee level of satisfaction with the group (dependent variable) and the level of extra effort (dependent variable) relationship. In addition, the two variables group cohesion and satisfaction with the group gave good prediction of employee extra effort in both high and low levels of satisfaction with group leader conditions.

Keywords: Leadership, group cohesion, group satisfaction, extra effort