Abstract
As an extension concept of LMX, relative leader-member exchange (RLMX) refers to actual level of one’s own LMX quality as compared with the average LMX within the team. This paper distinguishes the definition of RLMX from related constructs, introduces RLMX’s measurement and concludes outcome variables of RLMX which include voice behavior, affective commitment, psychological contract, self-efficacy, etc. At last, we point out the directions of future researches.
Highlights
Over the past few decades, leader-member exchange (LMX) has become a mature construct in the field of organizational behavior [1] [2]
Even though the results mentioned above have been verified in many studies and have strong robustness, these studies research the influence of LMX on employees separately and neglect the fact that LMX is embedded in a broader team environment
LMXRS just contains information of difference degree, direction information is not included, numeric value of LMXRS cannot be negative. Both relative leadermember exchange (RLMX) and LMXRS have their own theoretical and practical significance, researchers need to consider the matching of theoretical framework when choosing appropriate construct and proposing hypothesis. Such as RLMX is normally used in social comparison model, while LMXRS is often applied in group engagement model [15] [16]
Summary
Over the past few decades, leader-member exchange (LMX) has become a mature construct in the field of organizational behavior [1] [2]. A lot of researches indicate when an employee has higher level of LMX with his or her leader, the reciprocal obligation felt by the employee will be stronger, and subsequently lead to more positive work attitude and better performance [3]-[5]. Even though the results mentioned above have been verified in many studies and have strong robustness, these studies research the influence of LMX on employees separately and neglect the fact that LMX is embedded in a broader team environment. Researching LMX without considering team environment is inadequate and incomplete [6]. We will introduce RLMX’s definition, distinction with related constructs, measurement method, outcome variables and future research direction
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