If relationships are good, any humor by leaders improves job satisfaction
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 05:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Past research about the use of humor by leaders suggests that positive humor should result in happier subordinates who are satisfied with their jobs. Conventional wisdom also suggests that leaders should avoid negative humor. Now, a study has found that the relationship between leader-humor and job satisfaction is dependent on the quality of the relationship between leaders and their subordinates not the positive or negative tone of the leader's humor.