Multilevel conceptualization of leader–member exchange processes: A comprehensive review

Keywords:
leader–member exchange, leadership style, leader–member exchange differentiation, coworker exchange relationship, relative leader–member exchange
Abstract

In this study, I have provided the first review of recent multilevel developments in the leader–member exchange (LMX) literature and identified fruitful areas for future research. After thoroughly reviewing conceptualization and operationalization in the literature, I summarized empirical findings at the dyadic, individual within-team, and team levels. I then addressed confusion in conceptualization and operationalization in the literature. I also suggested additional antecedents, moderators, and outcome variables for future researchers to focus on for the expansion of the nomological networks of the various multilevel LMX constructs. Theoretical implications are discussed.

Author Biography
  1. Yonjeong Paik, Ajou University

    School of Business

References
Downloads
Published
2015-09-09
Section
Articles
License

Author(s) agree that copyright of an article published in SBP Journal is transferred from the author(s) to the journal publisher (Scientific Journal Publishers Limited) upon publication.

Disclaimer

Social Behavior and Personality maintains an open editorial policy and may or may not endorse the conclusions made in its published articles. Neither the journal nor its publisher, editors or staff assume any responsibility for any material considered to be offensive or defamatory, or for obtaining any copyright permissions necessary for publication of articles.