Problem
Explanation of the strengths and weaknesses of the dyadic relationship in LMX Theory. Explain the impact these strengths and weaknesses might have on leadership. Compare LMX Theory to Transformational Leadership. Explain the relationship between the characteristics of LMX Theory and Transformational Leadership. Provide an example from your experience or one from the Learning Resources that supports your response.
Resources:
Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and practice (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 7, "Leader-Member Exchange Theory" (pp. 137-159)
Chapter 8, "Transformational Leadership" (pp. 161-193)
Guan, K., Luo, Z., & Peng, J., Wang, Z., Sun, H., & Qiu, C. (2013). Team networks and team identification: The role of leader-member exchange. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 41(7), 1115-1124.
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Omilion-Hodges, L. M., & Baker, C. R. (2012). Contextualizing LMX within the workgroup: The effects of LMX and justice on relationship quality and resource sharing among peers. The Leadership Quarterly, 24(6), 935-951.
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Richards, D. A., & Hackett, R. D. (2012). Attachment and emotion regulation: Compensatory interactions and leader-member exchange. The Leadership Quarterly, 23(4), 686-701.
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