A Phenomenological Research on the Role of Paradoxical Behaviors of the Team Leader in the Grateful Team Climate

Authors : Kamil Ahat

Pages : 107-132

Doi:10.15314/tsed.1454703

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Publication Date : 2024-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research aims to investigate the relationship between the feeling of gratitude in team members and paradoxical leadership behavior in a sports team where a grateful team climate is experienced. For this purpose, the feelings, thoughts and experiences of the athletes in a fencing team characterized by the phenomenon of gratitude were consulted. “What are the paradoxical leadership behaviors that make team members feel grateful?” question constitutes the main problem of this research. In collecting research data, in addition to the grateful team climate scale, the team members\' experiences within the team were accessed through structured open-ended questions, and the effects of paradoxical leadership behavior were sought in these experiences. Data was analyzed with MAXQDA 24 ANALYTICS Pro. Based on the data obtained in accordance with the phenomenology pattern application, the inter-phenomenal relationships determined were evaluated in the context of the emergence of the gratitude climate and the paradoxical leader\'s attitudes and behaviors. According to the research findings, it has been concluded that paradoxical leadership attitudes and behaviors have an impact on the formation of a grateful team climate. According to the research findings, it has been concluded that paradoxical leadership attitudes and behaviors have a decisive role in the formation of a grateful team climate.
Keywords : Minnettarlık, Takım İklimi, Minnettar Takım İklimi, Liderlik, Paradoksal Liderlik

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