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Subordinate regulatory mode and leader power: Interpersonal regulatory complementarity predicts task performance
Author(s) -
Hamstra Melvyn R. W.,
Orehek Edward,
Holleman Mark
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
european journal of social psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.609
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1099-0992
pISSN - 0046-2772
DOI - 10.1002/ejsp.1992
Subject(s) - complementarity (molecular biology) , interpersonal communication , psychology , regulatory focus theory , social psychology , affect (linguistics) , function (biology) , mode (computer interface) , power (physics) , computer science , communication , creativity , genetics , physics , quantum mechanics , evolutionary biology , biology , operating system
This research examines the implications of locomotion regulatory mode (orientation toward making progress on goals) and assessment regulatory mode (orientation toward critically evaluating alternatives) for employees' performance. Regulatory mode theory suggests that, although these are both integral to self‐regulation, they may also function independently of one another and affect distinct, but equally important, performance aspects. We propose and find that performance of locomotion‐oriented employees is complemented by their leader's expert power (ability to provide superior knowledge and information), whereas performance of assessment‐oriented employees is complemented by their leader's coercive power (ability to administer negative consequences). These findings support the regulatory mode interpersonal complementarity hypothesis and show that complementarity plays a role in self‐regulation of objective performance. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.