Leadership is a concept that has many methods and approaches. Not every approach fits every situation and not every leader uses the right technique for their followers. The most important part of being a leader‚ is understanding their followers so they can understand which approach would best fit them and the situation. When it comes to sports coaches‚ it is difficult to know what the most effective technique will be going into the job. Sometimes it is simply easier to have a generalized approach
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Psychology 1997‚ Vol. 82. No. 6‚ 827-844 Meta-Analytic Review of Leader-Member Exchange Theory: Correlates and Construct Issues Charlotte R. Gerstner and David V. Day The Pennsylvania State University The leader-member exchange (LMX) literature is reviewed using meta-analysis. Relationships between LMX and its correlates are examined‚ as are issues related to the LMX construct‚ including measurement and leader-member agreement. Results suggest significant relationships between LMX and
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A Critical Review: Effects of Leadership and Leader-Member Exchange on Commitment Article by: Jean Lee (Leadership & Organization Development Journal) It has been long proven and established that leadership and success of an organization are proportional. The phenomenal growth of leader-member exchange (LMX) research aims to study the diverse attributes of individuals in response to different leadership behaviors. In this regards‚ the author Jean Lee conducted a research linking the triangle
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In my opinion‚ it is better to be a leader of a group than to be a simple member although being a leader is a quite responsible job. The ability to be a leader depends much on your personality. Being bossy does not necessarily mean that you are able to become a good leader. On the contrary‚ being a leader is a quite tough job because it suggests someone with the ability to follow people towards a specific goal. Certainly‚ it is better to be a leader because usually this is a person who distinguishes
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Group Members and Leaders Paper Ephraim Iivula PSY430 June 27‚ 2011 Nicole Darling University of Phoenix Group Members and Leaders The structure of any group is a pool where a group leader emerges to spearhead others toward the attainment of the entire group’s objective. “Very often‚ the most effective leadership occurs when a leader emerges from a group rather than being promoted‚ elected‚ or appointed. The leaders of many political‚ religious‚ and community organizations
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Social Exchange Theory was created by researchers John W. Thibaut and Harold H. Kelley‚ was an attempt to everyday interpersonal relationships. This theory‚ with backgrounds in sociology and economics‚ appeals to so many because of it simple answers to human interaction and intentions. The social exchange theory is very rational and considers humans to be rational in every thought they make. It examines human behavior through costs and benefits of being in a particular relationship. The theory states
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The social exchange theory refers to relationships and interactions that are based on estimates of rewards and punishments. This theory is extremely important in society because many people have a cost versus benefit mindset. Whether or not the reward of a decision is worth the cost is a common thought or question in society. This idea is commonly found in studies of economics around the world. The social exchange theory explains many people’s behaviors and mindset when it comes to everyday choices
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LaTisha Carr Application Paper #2 October 17‚ 2008 Social Exchange Theory Although the balance of exchange is not always equal‚ individuals in a relationship tend to give and take. As human beings‚ we look for good qualities in one another and tend to seek out more rewards than costs‚ and if costs exceed in the relationship we become displeased. While time and effort is put into a relationship‚ people begin to weigh and compare their costs and rewards to obtain their perception of the
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Social Exchange Theory 2 Application of: The Social Exchange Theory In everyday interactions people are always looking to have a positive experience among those with whom they interact. According to the Social Exchange theory‚ with each interaction an individual has with another‚ that individual attempts to maximize the positive outcomes and minimize the negative. The purpose of this paper is to apply the Social Exchange theory to an authentic real life situation to best illustrate the
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Power Theory Paper- Social Exchange Theory Have you ever finished a movie and thought that it felt relatively relatable to your own life? Maybe it was a situation such as a fight with a boyfriend‚ or a parent. Maybe you were able to picture yourself as the main character because you felt as though you had many similar traits‚ values‚ or problems. The media often uses underlying psychological and communication theories in their scripts‚ because they are applicable to the average human being. The
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