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The Research of Chinese College Student Cadres’ Leadership Style Based on the Contingency Theory
School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- 1 School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- 2 School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies·Volume 02 (2014)·Pages 239–245·Published 12 November 2014·DOI10.4236/jhrss.2014.24025
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Abstract
This article is written from the view of contingency theory. It analyses the types of Chinese college student cadres’ leadership style and the types’ connection with gender, organization functions and performance. At the same time, it explores the most suitable style for the college student organization, and hopes to provide some relevant recommendations to higher education’s talent cultivation.
KeywordsLeadership StyleHuman Resource ManagementContingency TheoryManagement Psychology
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