A study on the brain dominance of managers in correlation with perception of power and leadership styles

Date of Publication

2011

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Laurene Chua Garcia

Defense Panel Member

Maria Carla M. Ong

Abstract/Summary

The study explores brain dominance, leadership style and perception of power, its sources and uses of selected Filipino managers. Quantitative data was collected from 158 managers that were subjected to statistical analysis through Pearson's contingency coefficient. Qualitative data was collected through interviews and was subjected to content analysis from which themes were determined. The study found that Filipino managers are more likely left brain dominant and uses team management leadership style. There were several differences on how left brain and right brain managers perceive, and use power. The study found that there is no significant correlation between brain dominance, leadership style and uses of power. However, significant correlation was found between brain dominance and perception of power. This study contributes to literature of Filipino managers in organizational development, which may be useful in maximizing manager's potentials by tailoring their tasks or responsibility with their strengths.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15804

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

131 leaves ; 29 cm.

Keywords

Leadership; Power (Social sciences); Left and right (Psychology); Cerebral dominance; Management

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