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THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL CONCEPTUALIZATION OF THE DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP

A. Zgrzywa-Ziemak, K. Walecka-Jankowska, A. Czerw

First published: 2017https://doi.org/10.5593/sgemsocial2017/15/S05.138View metrics

Abstract

In the face of increasing complexity, variability, and unpredictability of conditions in which modern organizations function, there is a need for new ways of conceptualizing leadership. A discussion arises, concerning the question whether leadership is focused on a single leader or distributed across a number of individuals, whether leadership is best understood as a specialized role or rather as a shared influence process, whether it is a deliberate or rather an emergent phenomenon. This article is part of this discussion. The main focus of the study was a theoretical and empirical conceptualization of the notion of distributed leadership. Based on the literature research, distributed leadership phenomenon (setting its key dimensions) was characterized in detail. The proposed distributed leadership concept has been verified empirically using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The article discusses the study carried out in 212 organizations - different due to the industry, the size, and form of ownership. Distributed leadership theoretical model has been fully confirmed empirically.

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Title
THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL CONCEPTUALIZATION OF THE DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP
Authors
A. Zgrzywa-Ziemak, K. Walecka-Jankowska, A. Czerw
Proceedings
4th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM 2017
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2017
Pages
1101-1108
SWS Citekey
Zgrzywa-Ziemak2017511011108
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7408-17-1
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
leadershipdistributed leadershipconfirmatory factor analysis
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