Positive global leadership

Journal of World Business

Volumn 47, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 539-547

  Youssef, Carolyn M ^a   Luthans, Fred ^b  

^a BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN   (United States)

Author keywords

Cross cultural leadership; Positive global leadership; Positive leadership; Positive organizational behavior; Positivity; Psychological capital

Indexed keywords

EID: 84866171286     PISSN: 10909516     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jwb.2012.01.007     Document Type: Article

References (92)

1. Agarwal S. Socio-cultural distance and the choice of joint ventures: A contingency perspective. Journal of International Marketing 1994, 2:63-80.
2. Al-Sadig A. The effects of corruption on FDI inflows. CATO Journal 2009, 29:267-294.
3. Antonakis J., Atwater L. Distance leadership: A review and a proposed theory. The Leadership Quarterly 2002, 13:673-704.
4. Arvey R.D., Chaturvedi S. Examining the genetic basis of leadership. Early development and leadership: Building the next generation of leaders 2011, 59-70. Psychology Press/Routledge, New York. S.E. Murphy, R.J. Reichard (Eds.).
5. Avey J.B., Avolio B.J., Luthans F. Experimentally analyzing the impact of leader positivity on follower positivity and performance. The Leadership Quarterly 2011, 22:282-294.
6. Avey J.B., Reichard R., Luthans F., Mhatre K. Meta-analysis of the impact of positive psychological capital on employee attitudes, behaviors and performance. Human Resource Development Quarterly 2011, 22:127-152.
7. Avolio B.J., Gardner W.L., Walumbwa F.O., Luthans F., May D.R. Unlocking the mask: A look at the process by which authentic leaders impact follower attitudes and behaviors. The Leadership Quarterly 2004, 15:801-823.
8. Avolio B.J., Luthans F. The high impact leader: Moments matter in accelerating authentic leadership development 2006, McGraw-Hill, New York.
9. Avolio B.J., Zhu W., Koh W., Bhatia P. Transformational leadership and organizational commitment: Mediating role of psychological empowerment and moderating role of structural distance. Journal of Organizational Behavior 2004, 25:951-968.
10. Improving organizational effectiveness through transformational leadership 1994, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA. B.M. Bass, B.J. Avolio (Eds.).
11. Baumeister R.F., Bratslavsky E., Finkenauer C., Vohs K.D. Bad is stronger than good. Review of General Psychology 2001, 5:323-370.
12. Beechler S., Javidan M. Leading with a global mindset. Advances in international management: The global mindset 2007, 131-169. Elsevier, Oxford, UK. M. Javidan, R.M. Steers, M.A. Hitt (Eds.).
13. Bennett M.J. Towards ethnorelativism: A developmental model of intercultural sensitivity. Education for the intercultural experience 1993, Intercultural Press, Yarmouth, ME. (2nd ed.). R.M. Paige (Ed.).
14. Bouquet C. Building global mindsets: An attention-based perspective 2005, Palgrave Macmillan, New York.
15. Burrows L., Munday R., Tunnell J., Seay R. Leadership substitutes: Their effects on teacher organizational commitment and job satisfaction. Journal of Instructional Psychology 1996, 23:3-8.
16. Cameron K.S. Paradox in positive organizational change. Journal of Applied Behavioral Science 2008, 44:7-24.
17. Cameron K.S., Caza A. Contributions to the discipline of positive organizational scholarship. American Behavioral Scientist 2004, 47:731-739.
18. Carver C., Scheier M. Optimism. Handbook of positive psychology 2002, 231-243. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK. C.R. Snyder, S. Lopez (Eds.).
19. Chen G., Kirkman B.L., Kanfer R., Allen D., Rosen B. A multilevel study of leadership, empowerment, and performance in teams. Journal of Applied Psychology 2007, 92:331-346.
20. Chen M.J., Miller D. West meets East: Toward an ambicultural approach to management. Academy of Management Perspectives 2010, 24:17-24.
21. Chen M.J., Miller D. The relational perspective as a business mindset: Managerial implications for East and West. Academy of Management Perspectives 2011, 25:6-18.
22. Chen Y., Leung K., Chen C. Bringing national culture to the table: Making a difference with cross-cultural differences and perspectives. Academy of Management Annals 2009, 3:217-249.
23. Clapp-Smith R., Luthans F., Avolio B.J. The role of psychological capital in global mindset development. Advances in international management: The global mindset 2007, 105-130. Elsevier, New York. M. Javidan, R.M. Steers, M.A. Hitt (Eds.).
24. Conger J.A., Kanungo R.N. Charismatic leadership in organizations 1998, Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA.
25. Dickson M.W., Den Hartog D.N., Mitchelson J.K. Research on leadership in a cross-cultural context: Making progress, and raising new questions. The Leadership Quarterly 2003, 14:729-768.
26. Fiedler F.E. A theory of leadership effectiveness 1967, McGraw-Hill, New York.
27. Fredrickson B.L. The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist 2001, 56:218-226.
28. Fredrickson B.L. Positive emotions and upward spirals in organizations. Positive organizational scholarship 2003, 63-175. Berrett-Koehler, San Francisco. K.S. Cameron, J.E. Dutton, R.E. Quinn (Eds.).
29. Fredrickson B.L. Positivity 2009, Crown/Random House, New York.
30. Fredrickson B.L., Losada M.F. Positive affect and the complex dynamics of human flourishing. American Psychologist 2005, 60:678-686.
31. Fry L.W. Toward a theory of spiritual leadership. The Leadership Quarterly 2003, 14:693-727.
32. Fry L.W., Slocum J. Maximizing the triple bottom line through spiritual leadership. Organizational Dynamics 2007, 36:86-96.
33. Gardner W.L., Avolio B.J., Luthans F., May D.R., Walumbwa F.O. Can you see the real me? A self-based model of authentic leader and follower development. The Leadership Quarterly 2005, 16:343-372.
34. Gelfand M.J., Erez M., Aycan Z. Cross-cultural organizational behavior. Annual Review of Psychology 2007, 58:1-35.
35. Gessner M.J., Arnold V., Mobley W.H. Introduction. Advances in global leadership 1999, JAI Press, Stamford, CT. W.H. Mobley, M.J. Gessner, V. Arnold (Eds.).
36. Gottman J.M. What predicts divorce? 1994, Erlbaum, Hillsdale, NJ.
37. Graen G.B., Hui C., Wakabayashi M., Wang Z.M. Cross-cultural research alliances in organizational research: Cross-cultural partnership-making in action. Cross-cultural research in industrial organizational psychology 1997, 160-189. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco. C. Earley, M. Erez (Eds.).
38. Graen G.B., Uhl-Bien M. Relationship-based approach to leadership: Development of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory of leadership over 25 years: Applying a multi-level multi-domain perspective. The Leadership Quarterly 1995, 6:219-247.
39. Gupta A.K., Govindarajan V. Cultivating a global mindset. Academy of Management Executive 2002, 16(1):116-126.
40. Hall, D. T., Zhu, G., & Yan, A. (2001). Developing global leaders: To hold on to them, let them go! In W. H. Mobley, & M. W. J. McCall (Eds.), Advances in global leadership (2, pp. 327-349). New York: JAI.
41. Harter S. Authenticity. Handbook of positive psychology 2002, 382-394. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK. C.R. Snyder, S. Lopez (Eds.).
42. Harzing A.W., Köster K., Magner U. Babel in business: The language barrier and its solutions in the HQ-subsidiary relationship. Journal of World Business 2011, 46:279-287.
43. House R.J. A path-goal theory of leader effectiveness. Administrative Science Quarterly 1971, 16:321-339.
44. Howell J.M., Hall-Merenda K. The ties that bind: The impact of leader-member exchange, transformational and transactional leadership, and distance on predicting follower performance. Journal of Applied Psychology 1999, 84:680-694.
45. Howell J.M., Neufeld D., Avolio B.J. Examining the relationship of leadership and physical distance with business unit performance. The Leadership Quarterly 2005, 16:273-285.
46. Judge T.A., Piccolo R.F., Ilies R. The forgotten ones? The validity of consideration and initiating structure in leadership research. Journal of Applied Psychology 2004, 89:36-51.
47. Judge W.Q., McNatt D.B., Xu W. The antecedents and effects of national corruption: A meta-analysis. Journal of World Business 2011, 46:93-103.
48. Kandogan Y. Determinants of individuals' preference for cross-cultural literacy: Role of international trade potential. Journal of World Business 2011, 46:328-336.
49. Karakas F. Exploring value compasses of leaders in organizations: Introducing nine spiritual anchors. Journal of Business Ethics 2010, 93:73-92.
50. Kegan R. The evolving self 1982, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA.
51. Keyes C. The mental health continuum: From languishing to flourishing in life. Journal of Health and Social Behavior 2002, 43:207-222.
52. Kirkpatrick S., Locke E. Leadership: Do traits matter?. Academy of Management Executive 1991, 5(2):48-60.
53. Kogut B., Singh H. The effect of national culture on the choice of entry mode. Journal of International Business Studies 1988, 19:411-432.
54. Lambsdorff J.G. The institutional economics of corruption and reform 2007, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
55. Levy O., Taylor S., Boyacugiller N.A., Beechler S. Global mindset: A review and proposed extensions. Advances in international management: The global mindset 2007, 11-47. Elsevier, Oxford, UK. M. Javidan, R.M. Steers, M.A. Hitt (Eds.).
56. Lonner W.J. The search for psychological universals. Handbook of cross-cultural psychology: Perspectives 1980, 1:143-204. Allyn & Bacon, Boston.
57. Losada M.F., Heaphy E. The role of positivity and connectivity in the performance of business teams. American Behavioral Scientist 2004, 47:740-765.
58. Lucas R.E., Donnellan M.B. How stable is happiness: Using the STARTS model to estimate the stability of life satisfaction. Journal of Research in Personality 2007, 41:1091-1098.
59. Luthans F. The need for and meaning of positive organizational behavior. Journal of Organizational Behavior 2002, 23:695-706.
60. Luthans F. Positive organizational behavior: Developing and managing psychological strengths. Academy of Management Executive 2002, 16:57-72.
61. Luthans, F. (2012). Psychological capital development: Background, retrospective analysis and future directions. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 23: in press.
62. Luthans F., Avey J.B., Avolio B.J., Peterson S.J. The development and resulting performance impact of positive psychological capital. Human Resource Development Quarterly 2010, 21:41-67.
63. Luthans F., Avey J.B., Patera J. Experimental analysis of a web-based intervention to develop positive psychological capital. Academy of Management Learning and Education 2008, 7:209-221.
64. Luthans F., Avolio B.J. Authentic leadership: A positive development approach. Positive organizational scholarship 2003, 241-258. Berrett-Koehler, San Francisco. K.S. Cameron, J.E. Dutton, R.E. Quinn (Eds.).
65. Luthans F., Avolio B.J. The point of positive organizational behavior. Journal of Organizational Behavior 2009, 30:291-307.
66. Luthans F., Avolio B.J., Avey J.B., Norman S.M. Psychological capital: Measurement and relationship with performance and satisfaction. Personnel Psychology 2007, 60:541-572.
67. Luthans F., Youssef C.M. Human, social and now positive psychological capital management. Organizational Dynamics 2004, 33:143-160.
68. Luthans F., Youssef C.M. Emerging positive organizational behavior. Journal of Management 2007, 33:321-349.
69. Luthans F., Youssef C.M., Avolio B.J. Psychological capital: Developing the human competitive edge 2007, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
70. Lyubomirsky S. The how of happiness: A new approach to getting the life you want 2007, Penguin, New York.
71. Lyubomirsky S., King L., Diener E. The benefits of frequent positive affect: Does happiness lead to success?. Psychological Bulletin 2005, 131:803-855.
72. Lyubomirsky S., Sheldon K.M., Schkade D. Pursuing happiness: The architecture of sustainable change. Review of General Psychology 2005, 9:111-131.
73. Martin G.S., Resick C., Keating M.A., Dickson M.W. Ethical leadership across cultures: A comparative analysis of German and US perspective. Business Ethics: A European Review 2009, 18(2):127-144.
74. Napier B.J., Ferris G.R. Distance in organizations. Human Resource Management Review 1993, 3:321-357.
75. Peterson C., Seligman M. Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification 2004, Oxford University Press, New York.
76. Peterson S.J., Luthans F., Avolio B.J., Walumbwa F., Zhang Z. Psychological capital and employee performance: A latent growth modeling approach. Personnel Psychology 2011, 64:427-450.
77. Podsakoff P.M., MacKenzie S.B., Bommer W.H. Transformational leader behaviors and substitutes for leadership as determinants of employee satisfaction, commitment, trust, and organizational citizenship behaviors. Journal of Management 1996, 22:259-298.
78. Resick C.J., Hanges P.J., Dickson M.W., Mitchelson J.K. A cross-cultural examination of the endorsement of ethical leadership. Journal of Business Ethics 2006, 63:345-359.
79. Schriesheim C.A., Castro S.L., Cogliser C.C. Leader-member exchange (LMX) research: A comprehensive review of theory, measurement, and data-analytic practices. The Leadership Quarterly 1999, 10:63-113.
80. Seligman M.E.P. Learned optimism 1998, Pocket Books, New York.
81. Seligman M.E.P., Csikszentmihalyi M. Positive psychology. American Psychologist 2000, 55:5-14.
82. Shenkar O. Cultural distance revisited: Towards a more rigorous conceptualization and measurement of cultural difference. Journal of International Business Studies 2001, 32:519-535.
83. Sloan, E. B., Hazucha, J. F., & Van Katwyk, P. T. (2003). Strategic management of global leadership talent. In W. H., Mobley, & P. W. Dorfman (Eds.), Advances in global leadership (3, pp. 235-274). New York: JAI.
84. Snyder C.R., Irving L., Anderson J. Hope and health: Measuring the will and the ways. Handbook of social and clinical psychology 1991, 285-305. Pergamon, Elmsford, NY. C.R. Snyder, D.R. Forsyth (Eds.).
85. Spreitzer G., Soneneshein S. Positive deviance and extraordinary organization. Positive organizational scholarship 2003, 207-224. Berrett Koehler, San Francisco. K. Cameron, J.K. Dutton, R. Quinn (Eds.).
86. Stajkovic A.D., Luthans F. Social cognitive theory and self-efficacy. Organizational Dynamics 1998, 26:62-74.
87. Staw B.M., Barsade S.G. Affect and managerial performance: A test of the sadder-but-wiser vs. happier-and-smarter hypothesis. Administrative Science Quarterly 1993, 38:304-331.
88. Story J. A development approach to global leadership. International Journal of Leadership Studies 2011, 6:375-389.
89. Posttraumatic growth: Positive changes in the aftermath of crisis 1998, Lawrence Erlbaum, Mahwah, NJ. R. Tedeschi, C. Park, L. Calhoun (Eds.).
90. Toor S., Ofori G. Ethical leadership: Examining the relationships with full range leadership model, employee outcomes, and organizational culture. Journal of Business Ethics 2009, 90:533-547.
91. Walumbwa F.O., Avolio B.J., Gardner W.L., Wernsing T.S., Peterson S.J. Authentic leadership: Development and validation of a theory-based measure. Journal of Management 2008, 34:89-126.
92. Zander L., Mockaitis A.I., Harzing A.W., et al. Standardization and contextualization: A study of language and leadership across 17 countries. Journal of World Business 2011, 46:296-304.