Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire.
MLQ (5X)
The Full Range Leadership Model - 9 factors: transformational (Idealized Influence attributed + behaviour, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, Individualized Consideration), transactional (Contingent Reward, Management-by-Exception active + passive), and Laissez-faire; plus outcome scales (extra effort, effectiveness, satisfaction).
- Provisionally grouped under
- Length and format
- 45 (MLQ 5X-Short). 5-point frequency Likert (0 = not at all -> 4 = frequently if not always); self and rater (360) forms (self-report questionnaire)
- Language versions
- 30+ languages incl. ES, FR, DE, ZH, JP, PT, NL, IT, PL, AR, TR, SV (extensively cross-culturally validated).
- Licence
- copyrighted - commercial
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- Reference
- Bass, B. M., & Avolio, B. J. (1995, rev. 2004). Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ Form 5X). Mind Garden. https://www.mindgarden.com/16-multifactor-leadership-questionnaire
https://www.mindgarden.com/16-multifactor-leadership-questionnaire
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