A Multilevel Analysis of Middle Manager Performance: The Role of CEO and Top Manager Leadership
研究了中国情境下CEO领导行为与高层管理者支持对中层管理者绩效的多层次交互效应，发现当CEO表现为非关怀、权威或任务导向时，支持性的高层管理者更能提升中层绩效。
Abstract We investigate the multilevel interactive effects that CEO leadership behaviours and top-level managers’ support have on middle managers’ performance in China. Our sample consists of 608 middle managers and 140 of their direct supervisors (top managers) from 40 companies. After controlling for middle managers’ demographic variables, hierarchical linear modelling analysis shows that when non-caring, authoritative, or task-oriented CEOs lead the organization, supportive top managers more positively enhance middle manager performance. Contributions to multilevel leader influences and social exchange research are discussed.