A Social Network Perspective on LMX Relationships: Accounting for the Instrumental Value of Leader and Follower Networks
通过114名参与者的实地研究，在非正式组织网络背景下检验了领导-成员交换理论，发现领导者的能力和人格相似性、网络中心性等因素对交换质量有影响，且工具性价值对领导者更重要。
In a field study of 114 participants, the authors tested components of leader—member exchange (LMX) theory within the context of informal organizational networks, finding support for instrumental components within quality LMX relationships. Similarity to leader competence and personality was relevant to follower-rated LMX. In addition, leader centrality moderated the relationship between interaction frequency and follower-rated LMX. Leader-rated LMX quality was related to personality and competence similarity to followers, but only when followers' advice centrality was high. Outside workgroup centrality positively moderated relationships between inside workgroup centrality and LMX quality. Overall, the instrumental value to LMX quality was emphasized more for leaders than for followers.