The Relationship of Managerial Intelligence and Experience to Behaviors under Stress

This study investigates the impact of intelligence and experience on the behaviors of Army squad leaders, as well as the degree to which these relationships are moderated by the leader's perceptions of stress in his work group and with his boss. In general it is found that the behavior of the leader under stress and the relationship of his intelligence and experience remain unclear, however, the leader does appear to change his perceptions of the leadership situation in response to his perceived stress. Leaders saw the job as more valuable or worthwhile if there was some degree of perceived stress. (Author) Master's thesis.