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The influence of leader-follower cognitive style similarity on followers’ organizational citizenship behaviours
While cognitive style congruence has been highlighted as a potentially important variable
influencing performance outcomes in work-related contexts, studies of its influence are
scarce. This paper examines the influence of leader-follower cognitive style similarity on
followers’ organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs). Data from 430 leader-follower
dyads were analyzed using polynomial regression and response surface analysis.
Results demonstrate that congruence of leader/follower cognitive style is a predictor of
follower OCBs. Organizations may therefore benefit from considering issues of similarity
of cognitive styles in their attempts to develop effective leader-follower partnerships
leading to increased OCBs and concomitant improvements in both individual and
organizational level success