Leader-Member Exchange

Leader-Member ExchangeByJustin DeMerchantFebruary 15, 20101What Well CoverIntroduce major areas of researchAnswer logical questionsOver-arching reviews of the literatureMy opinionPractical implications2Dyadic Level AnalysisVertical Dyad Linkage (VDL)Leaders do not adopt a single leadership styleBehave differently towards different group membersAlternative to Average Leadership Style (ALS)Leader treats all members the sameDifferences are due to errors of perception or measurement3TypesVertical Dyad Linkage (VDL)Differentiated dyads in groups level of analysisNegotiating latitude is key variableLeader Member Exchange (LMX)Relationships of dyads in groups level of analysisQuality of exchange is key variableIndividualized Leadership (IL)Independent dyad level of analysisSelf-worth, satisfaction, & performance are key variable

4A Vertical Dyad Linkage Approach to Leadership Within Formal OrganizationsDansereau, Graen, & Haga (1975)5A VDL Approach to LeadershipMajor paper that suggested dyad as appropriate level of analysisHypothesesStudying leadership at dyadic level preferable due to multitude of L-M relationshipsPredictionMembers given more latitude in job definition will produce leadership relationships6Methods: Based studies on four sets of interviews. Divided groups into two subsets; those reporting high-latitude (in-group) and those reporting low-latitude (out-group) in job role negotiation. - Evidence: The in-group reported (as compared to the out-group): - Received more attention from supervisors (p < .001) - Desired less additional leadership attention (p< .001) - Need more leadership attention as per mangers (p