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Leader-member Exchange (LMX) and Performance: A Meta-analytic Review

Martin, R.; Guillaume, Y.; Thomas, G.; Lee, A.; Epitropaki, O.

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Authors

R. Martin

Y. Guillaume

G. Thomas

A. Lee



Abstract

This paper reports a meta-analysis that examines the relationship between leader–member exchange (LMX) relationship quality and a multidimensional model of work performance (task, citizenship, and counterproductive performance). The results show a positive relationship between LMX and task performance (146 samples, ρ = .30) as well as citizenship performance (97 samples, ρ = .34), and negatively with counterproductive performance (19 samples, ρ = ‒.24). Of note, there was a positive relationship between LMX and objective task performance (20 samples, ρ = .24). Trust, motivation, empowerment, and job satisfaction mediated the relationship between LMX and task and citizenship performance with trust in the leader having the largest effect. There was no difference due to LMX measurement instrument (e.g., LMX7, LMX-MDM). Overall, the relationship between LMX and performance was weaker when (a) measures were obtained from a different source or method and (b) LMX was measured by the follower than the leader (with common source- and method-biased effects stronger for leader-rated LMX quality). Finally, there was evidence for LMX leading to task performance but not for reverse or reciprocal directions of effects.

Citation

Martin, R., Guillaume, Y., Thomas, G., Lee, A., & Epitropaki, O. (2016). Leader-member Exchange (LMX) and Performance: A Meta-analytic Review. Personnel Psychology, 69(1), 67-121. https://doi.org/10.1111/peps.12100

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 3, 2014
Online Publication Date Apr 25, 2015
Publication Date Mar 1, 2016
Deposit Date Apr 27, 2016
Publicly Available Date Apr 25, 2017
Journal Personnel Psychology
Print ISSN 0031-5826
Electronic ISSN 1744-6570
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 69
Issue 1
Pages 67-121
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/peps.12100
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1413730

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This is the accepted version of the following article: Martin, R., Guillaume, Y., Thomas, G., Lee, A. and Epitropaki, O. (2016), Leader–Member Exchange (LMX) and Performance: A Meta-Analytic Review. Personnel Psychology, 69(1): 67-121, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/peps.12100. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance With Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving.





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