Superleader Behaviors And Self-Managed Work Teams: Perceptions Of Supervisory Behaviors, Satisfaction With Growth, And Team Functions

Abstract

This study examined the effects of SuperLeader behaviors on self-managed work groups in a non-union paper mill which had self-managed work teams in place since it began its operation. Based on a sample of 141 employees, the results indicated groups that were led by a supervisor who exhibited the characteristics of a SuperLeader (as described by Manz and Sims, 1990) exhibited higher levels of fairness, trust, growth and overall support. These groups also reported higher levels of team communication, team effectiveness, team training and recognition.