One Possible Approach to Minimizing the Bias in LMX Relationship

question 21

Multiple Choice

One possible approach to minimizing the bias in LMX relationship is to:

• A) use a different instrument to measure the quality of the relationship other than the LMX-7 scale.
• B) train and encourage leaders to maintain high-quality LMX relationships with all followers, not just a few.
• C) promote those who consistently score high in their performance evaluations.
• D) pay less attention to in-group members and more attention to out-group members.

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