Abstract
The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships of the project leader’s competencies with leader-member exchange (LMX) quality, and their impact on project performance in research institutions. The structural equation modeling (SEM) approach was used to validate the research model. Using data from more than 200 research projects, the analyses find that leadership competency is positively associated with LMX quality in a research team. Additionally, research project performance can be achieved with higher levels of LMX quality. The results also show that LMX quality mediates the effects of leadership competency on research project performance. Finally, the findings indicate that team relationship, owner regulation, and project budget have a moderating effect on the relationship between LMX quality and research project performance.
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