Idealized Influence (MLQ subset)
LeadershipReliability: alpha 0.862 sample items
About this scale
An 8-item subscale of the MLQ measuring idealized influence — both attributed (perceived charisma) and behaviour (modelling values). The strongest dimension of transformational leadership.
Sample item(s)
“My supervisor instills pride in being associated with him/her (attributed)”
“My supervisor talks about his/her most important values and beliefs (behaviour)”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.86. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Commercial license.
Source & citation
Bass, B. M., & Avolio, B. J. (1995): MLQ-5X. Mind Garden.
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