In the Leader-Member Exchange Research Study on Individualized Leadership, Leaders

question 33

Multiple Choice

In the leader-member exchange research study on individualized leadership, leaders were trained to offer the opportunity for a high-quality relationship to all group members. According to this concept, which of the following is true of followers?

• A) The followers were treated in a positive or a negative way depending on their individual performances.
• B) The boon of establishing sharply differentiated in-group and out-group relationships was established.
• C) The followers who responded to the offer dramatically improved their performance.
• D) The in-group subordinates got better and the out-group subordinates got worse at their work respectively.

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Definitions:

Gaming The System

Manipulating or exploiting rules or regulations to gain an advantage or achieve a specific outcome not intended by the system's design.

Compensation Scheme

The structure of various types of pay and benefits that employees receive for their work, including salary, bonuses, and non-monetary perks.

Monitor Outcomes

The process of tracking and reviewing the results of actions or decisions in order to assess performance, effectiveness, or quality.

Incentive Compensation

A form of payment designed to reward employees for achieving a certain goal, improving performance, or exhibiting a desired behavior.