A dynamic system simulation of leader and group effects on context for learning

Leadership theory and research in the new millennium: Current theoretical trends and changing perspectives

“…Computational models have been employed to understand how interactive processes among intrapersonal variables affect the dynamics of person construal (Freeman & Ambady, 2011), personality (Read et al, 2010), and leadership perception (Dinh & Lord, 2013). Computational modeling has also been used to investigate the emergence of leadership learning and development (Black, Oliver, Howell, & King, 2006) and a leader's role in facilitating team dynamics (Dionne & Dionne, 2008;Dionne, Sayama, Hao, & Bush, 2010). Because computational modeling can simulate the changing dynamics among simultaneously occurring processes in real time, it can account for the uncertainty that characterizes real organizational systems (MacKay & Chia, 2013), and thereby, explain how leadership processes and contexts interact to create unintended consequences in the present and future (Lord, Dinh, & Hoffman, in review).…”

Levels-based leadership and hierarchical group decision optimization: A simulation

“…Eight-person groups have been used previously in dynamic system simulations regarding leaders and teams (Black et al, 2006).…”

“…Decision-making simulation research joins other simulation-based organizational research in areas such as employee withdrawal (Hanisch, 2000;Hanisch, Hulin, & Seitz, 1996), pay-for-performance system effects (Schwab & Olsen, 1990, and faking implications on personality tests (Zickar, 2000;Zickar & Robie, 1999). Although some research is beginning to address the challenges of modeling dynamic processes (Black, Oliver, Howell, & King, 2006), the multi-level nature of a leadership/group decision process within a dynamic setting has yet to be examined.…”

Computer models of leadership: Foundations for a new discipline or meaningless diversion?

“…The researchers (Black & Oliver, 2004;Black et al, 2006) described several findings. As was expected, different leader role profiles resulted in different group level developmental paths.…”

“…In particular, it may help us understand how various leadership approaches influence a team's context for learning or CFL (Black & Oliver, 2004;Black et al, 2006). When it is assumed that the team itself exhibits a CFL that influences the learning of team members, the approach of leadership action influences the team's development and learning path.…”