| Researchers have studied leadership, the leader-subordinate relationship, and subordinate outcomes for several decades. One definition of leadership is that it is an attempt to influence. Leaders influence subordinates and their perceived organizational support.; The research question examined by the researcher is "What effect do leadership practices have on subordinates' perceived organizational support in MBA students?" Using this research question, the researcher developed several hypotheses.; Several survey instruments are used by the researcher: Leadership Profile Inventory-Other (LPIO) developed by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner (1988) and the Survey of Perceived organizational support (POS) developed by Eisenberger, Huntington, Hutchinson, and Sowa (1986) using a convenience sample.; A review of the literature includes several definitions of leadership and various leadership theories. Leadership Practices developed by Kouzes and Posner were studied. Social Exchange theory and perceived organizational support based on Organizational Support Theory are also examined.; The results indicated there is a significant positive relationship between perceived organizational support and each of the five leadership practices: model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, and encourage the heart. Results, limitations, and suggestions for research are also discussed. |
