What study analyzed questionnaires completed by followers regarding their leaders' behaviors?

The Ohio State Studies were pioneering research efforts that focused on understanding leadership behaviors through the collection of data from questionnaires. These studies developed a framework that identified two primary dimensions of leader behavior: consideration (which pertains to the interpersonal relationships leaders foster with their subordinates) and initiating structure (which focuses on the organization and defining of roles and responsibilities within a group).

The methodology involved followers completing questionnaires on their perceptions of their leaders’ behaviors, providing insights into how these behaviors affected group dynamics and satisfaction. This empirical approach helped establish the basis for many contemporary leadership theories by highlighting the importance of both interpersonal and task-oriented behaviors in effective leadership.

In contrast, the other studies mentioned, while significant in their contributions to leadership research, did not specifically focus on followers’ perceptions through questionnaires in the same way that the Ohio State Studies did.