A funny thing happened on the way to the bottom line: Humor as a moderator of leadership style effects

Bruce J. Avolio; Jane M. Howell; John J. Sosik

doi:10.2307/257094

A funny thing happened on the way to the bottom line: Humor as a moderator of leadership style effects

Bruce J. Avolio, Jane M. Howell, John J. Sosik

Management Division (Great Valley)

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Abstract

In this study, we examined the links between leadership style, the use of humor, and two measures of performance. Results indicated that leadership style was moderated by the use of humor in its relationship with individual and unit-level performance. Implications for further research on the use of humor by leaders are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	219-227
Number of pages	9
Journal	Academy of Management Journal
Volume	42
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2307/257094
State	Published - 1999

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Business and International Management
Business, Management and Accounting(all)
Strategy and Management
Management of Technology and Innovation

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