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Dear Participant,

I am a student at the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science, currently conducting research as part of my MBA program. The purpose of my research is to determine the possible relationship between different leadership styles, team innovation, and the success of a team. Your participation in this study is greatly appreciated.

The survey will require approximately 8-10 minutes of your time to complete. Rest assured that your participation is entirely voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw from the study at any time without facing any penalties. Your responses will be kept anonymous, and only aggregated data will be reported, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity.

The aim of this research study is to increase awareness of the potential relationship between leadership styles, team innovation, and the overall success of a team. By examining these factors, we hope to contribute to the understanding of effective leadership practices that foster innovation and enhance team performance.

Please note that your completion of the survey indicates your voluntary participation in this research. Your responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity, no personally identifiable information will be collected. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me or my supervisor using the details provided below. We are more than happy to address any queries you may have.

Thank you for considering participating in this study. Your contribution is invaluable to the success of this research.

Sincerely,

Marinus Leschinsky

Gordon Institute of Business Science University of Pretoria

Contact: [email protected], Cell: +27 72 294 6255

Supervisor: Prof. Charlene Lew

Contact: [email protected]

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Gender

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Female

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Classification of your Role

Administrative/clerical

Junior management

Middle management

Executive

Gender of your leader

Male

Female

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On a scale of (strongly disagree) to (strongly agree) how would you rate your leader on the following Questions:

My association with my leader instils pride in me.

My leader goes beyond his/her self-interest for the good of the group.

My leader talks about her/his most important values and beliefs.

My leader specifies the importance of having a strong sense of purpose.

My leader talks enthusiastically about what must be accomplished.

My leader examines critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate.

My leader treats me as an individual rather than just a member of the group.

My leader solicits feedback to improve his/her interaction with others.

My leader accurately describes the way that others view his/her abilities.

My leader shows consistency between his/her beliefs and actions.

My leader carefully listens to alternative perspectives before reaching a conclusion.

On a scale of (strongly disagree) to (strongly agree) please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding team innovation in your team over the last three years:

My team encourages and supports innovation.

New products, services, or processes are introduced frequently in my team.

My team is open to experimenting with new ideas or approaches.

Employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas for improving products or processes.

My team allocates resources specifically for fostering innovation.

My team is receptive to feedback and suggestions for improvement.

My team embraces and adopts emerging technologies effectively.

My team fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

My team places a strong emphasis on creativity and problem-solving.

On a scale of (strongly disagree) to (strongly agree) please rate the level of perceived achievement of the following performance items in your team over the last three years compared to the previous years:

Customer satisfaction has improved in my team.

Team innovation mediates the relationship between authentic and transformational leadership and team success

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