Kevin manages a group of eight project engineers, all of whom have worked for the company for over five years. Almost every day, Kevin and Joe, Carlos, and Kim, who are three of his subordinates, go to the cafeteria and play bridge while eating lunch. Joe, Carlos, and Kim receive very good performance reviews and are typically given the most challenging projects. What theory best explains this situation?
A. Transformational leadership
B. Laissez-faire leadership
C. Transactional leadership
D. LMX
E. House's path-goal theory

Respuesta :

Answer: D. LMX

Explanation:

LMX is known as leader - member exchange theory.

The LMX theory postulates that leaders have different relationships with two groups of subordinates known as the in-group and out group.

The in-group receive more attention from the leader, are given more challenging tasks and get one on one time with the leader.

Subordinates in the out - group do not enjoy all these benefits.

John, Carlos and Kim are members of the in - group. They enjoy one on one time with the leader and are given more challenging tasks.

Transformational leadership is a form of leadership where leaders encourage and motivate employees to make innovations that will ensure the success of the company.

Laissez-faire leadership is when employees make the decisions in an organisation and the leader doesn't take active part in the running of the organisation.