Transformational Leadership in Labor Organizations: The Effects on Union Citizenship Behaviors

This study suggests that transformational leadership influences union citizenship behavior by fostering a covenantal relationship between the union and the union member. A framework for covenantal relationships is developed from social exchange and social identity theories. Transformational leadersh...

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Published in:Journal of labor research 2008, Vol.29 (1), p.27-41
Main Authors: Twigg, Nicholas W., Fuller, J. Bryan, Hester, Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Behavior
Citizenship
Group membership
Identity
Labour relations
Leadership
Social exchange
Social exchange theory
Social identity
Social Sciences
Studies
Trade unions
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Summary:This study suggests that transformational leadership influences union citizenship behavior by fostering a covenantal relationship between the union and the union member. A framework for covenantal relationships is developed from social exchange and social identity theories. Transformational leadership behavior was found to be strongly related to perceived union support, a social exchange construct. The results also indicated that there are positive and significant relationships between other social exchange constructs such as felt obligation and trust. Social identity theory is used to augment social exchange theory in explaining the process by which transformational leadership behaviors relate to union citizenship behaviors through union-based self-esteem. Limitations of the study, implications for union management, and directions for future research issues are discussed.
ISSN:0195-3613
1936-4768
DOI:10.1007/s12122-007-9039-5