According to the implicit leadership perspective, leaders have a difficult time getting due credit for their efforts because attribution errors cause followers to attribute organizational outcomes to the environment rather than the leader.

Implicit Leadership Perspective

The belief that leadership attributes are largely unconsciously inferred and socially constructed based on people's perceptions and preconceptions.

Attribution Errors

Biases in the way people assign causes or motivations to others' behaviors, often overestimating personal factors while underestimating situational influences.

Organizational Outcomes

The results or consequences of an organization's actions, strategies, or processes, which can include productivity, employee satisfaction, and financial performance.