Shared Leadership (Carson, Tesluk & Marrone)
LeadershipReliability: alpha 0.92 (network density)1 sample item
About this scale
A network-based measure of shared leadership — the extent to which leadership functions are distributed among team members rather than concentrated in a single leader. Operationalized as network density of leadership ratings.
Sample item(s)
“To what extent does your team rely on this person for leadership? (rated for each member)”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.92 (network density). As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Most cited shared-leadership operationalization. Requires roster-based network data.
Source & citation
Carson, J. B., Tesluk, P. E., & Marrone, J. A. (2007): Shared leadership in teams: An investigation of antecedent conditions and performance. Academy of Management Journal, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 1217–1234.
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