Computational model-based design of leadership support based on situational leadership theory. (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bosse, Tibor; Duell, Rob; Memon, Zulfiqar A; Treur, Jan; van der Wal, C Natalie
• Is Part Of: Simulation. Volume 93:Number 7(2017)
• Page Start: 605
• Page End: 617
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: Situational leadership -- agent-based support system -- model-based reasoning; Computer simulation -- Periodicals; 003.3
• DOI: 10.1177/0037549717693324
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0037-5497

Abstract

This paper introduces the design of an agent-based leadership support system exploiting a computational model for development of individuals or groups. It is to be used, for example, as a basis for systems to support a group leader in the development of individual group members or a group as a whole. Using a computational model for Situational Leadership Theory and model-based reasoning techniques, the system monitors and analyzes the development level over time and provides support to the group leader by proposing for different points in time the most effective leadership behavior according to Situational Leadership Theory. The support model has been formally designed and, within a dedicated software environment, simulation experiments have been performed.