MGMT chapter 7

Researchers have studied leader-member exchange (LMX) theory ______.

in isolation

One way that LMX theory has been applied is ______.

in leadership situations, for leaders to improve their leadership behaviors

Out-group members work ______.

within their designated role

Leader-member exchange (LMX) theory is a cross-cultural concept.

True

Leader-member exchange (LMX) theory is based on dyadic relationships.

True

Leader-member exchange (LMX) theory is the first theory to apply dyadic relationships to leadership concepts.

True

LMX cannot be effectively used in nonprofit organizations.

False

The leader-member exchange (LMX) point of view is that leaders treat followers collectively.

False

The principles of LMX theory support the principles of workplace fairness.

False

Which statement is true of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory?

LMX is influenced by group norms.

Basic ideas within leader-member exchange (LMX) theory are not fully developed.

True

In the context of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory, the paired relationships of leaders and followers continue through all levels

True

LMX can be applied at all levels of authority

True

In the context of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory, inconsistencies will be apparent in ______.

collectivist cultures

Effective leadership communication with followers is based on the three main principles of trust, respect, and ______.

commitment

The original version of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory was primarily focused on ______

in-groups versus out-groups

Out-group members fulfill ______.

job description standards

Who is most likely to only fulfill the minimum responsibilities of coming to work, completing their job, and going home

members of out-group

In the context of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory, who receives the most information, concern, confidence, and influence from leaders?

members of the in-group

Leader-member exchange (LMX) theory prescribes that the quality of leaders' relationships with out-group members should be ______ with in-group members.

the same as