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  1. 1. Leadership behind the Screen : New Theory about Leadership in Online Role-Playing Games

    University essay from Medier och kommunikation

    Author : Patrick Prax; [2008]
    Keywords : Leadership; Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games; Four Capabilities Framework; Leadership Grid; Grounded Theory Approach; World of Warcraft; Guild;

    Abstract : Purpose/Aim: The aim of this paper is to study how guild leaders in World of Warcraft (WOW) and leaders of real life organizations compare in terms of tasks, every-day experiences, environment, responsibilities and motivation. This comparison is used to build a new theory describing leadership in Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs). READ MORE