This paper reports the results of an experimental study which tested the effects of self-sacrificial behaviors of manager on followers attributions of leadership to the manager and their attitudes. In the recent model of self-sacrificial leadership, s...
This paper reports the results of an experimental study which tested the effects of self-sacrificial behaviors of manager on followers attributions of leadership to the manager and their attitudes. In the recent model of self-sacrificial leadership, self-sacrifice in an organizational setting is defined as total or partial abandonment and/or permanent or temporary postponement of personal interests, privileges or welfare in the (1) division of labor, (2) distribution of rewards, and/or (3) exercise of power, and
self-sacrificial leadership is demonstrated when a leader exhibits self-sacrificial behaviors in the service to his/her organizations and employees and achieves desired influence over them. Results from the study 286 college students participated show that followers attribute charismatic legitimacy to a self-sacrificial leader and intend to exert reciprocity behaviors. However, these effects were moderated by the followers' perceptions of the leader competence. These results were interpreted and compared to the results from the previous research, and future research directions were discussed.