Communication Competence, Leadership Behaviors, and Employee Outcomes in Supervisor-Employee Relationships

Abstract

Supervisor communication competence and leadership style were used to predict specific employee outcomes. In the study, 276 participants working in various industries completed measures of communication competence and leadership styles about their direct supervisor along with measures of their job satisfaction, motivation, and organizational commitment. As predicted, effective and appropriate communication were both positively related to satisfaction, motivation, and organizational commitment. Furthermore, task-and relations-oriented leadership styles were both positively related to all three employee outcomes as well. Finally, regression analysis determined that effective communication and relations-oriented leadership were the best predictors of satisfaction, motivation, and organizational commitment.

Interpersonal Leadership Competencies of Extension Agents in Florida

“…Employee job satisfaction, motivation, commitment, responsiveness, and performance are all positively associated with the effective application of interpersonal leadership competencies (Asree et al, 2010;Church, 1995;Fahy, 200;Mikkelson et al, 2015;Yukl et al, 2002). Hollenback et al (2006) promoted the use of leadership competency models to guide leadership training.…”

“…The inclusion of interpersonal skills in adult leadership training is expected to produce positive results. Mikkelson, York, and Arritola (2015) found interpersonal skills such as communication effectiveness and relationship-oriented leadership had a positive impact on employee job satisfaction, motivation, and commitment. Similarly, Asree, Zain, and Razalli (2010) found interpersonal leadership competencies such as communication, active listening, conflict management, and embracing diversity were correlated to organizational responsiveness leading to an overall increase in performance.…”

Keseimbangan Kehidupan-Kerja Dan Niat Untuk Mengundurkan Diri: Studi Manajer Perbankan Syariah Di Jawa Barat

“…Sehingga penting untuk diteliti tren keseimbangan kehidupan-kerja dan perkembangannya yang mempengaruhi well-being dan hasil kerja para karyawan di tempat kerja. Isu-isu terkait menjaga dan mencapai keseimbangan kehidupan-kerja telah menarik perhatian yang cukup besar beberapa tahun belakangan, namun hanya sedikit yang berupaya mengungkap realita kepuasan keseimbangan kehidupan-kerja pada manajer di sector perbankan (Dajani, 2015;Grawitch et al 2010;Mikkelson et al 2015).…”

Opening lines: scholarly inquiry and learning outcomes in communication

“…We need to elaborate on the numerous studies showing that communication contributes to professional and personal successes by more closely examining the links between various communication processes and relevant consequences. For instance, research shows that employees with supervisors who engage in effective communication tend to be more motivated and have higher job satisfaction (e.g., Mikkelson, York, & Arritola, 2015). What is it, specifically, about these workplace interactions that influences the way employees feel about their job?…”