What are the major lessons about the follower that derive fr

What are the major lessons about the follower that derive from the Leader Member Exchange (LMX) model.

Solution

LMX is a theory of leadership which stresses on the two way relationship between a supervisor and the subordinates.

The subordinates\' responsibility, decision making ability, and performance are affected by the exchange that the supervisor has with the subordinate.

Lessons about the follower: (1) the leader does role allocation to the subordinates based on their capabilities and talents. (2) after role allocation, the suoervisor creates the role for the subordinate or the follower.

The follower should try and gain the trust of his supervisor. The supervisor can do this by being more productive, more responsible and more efficient. This will help him/her in joining the \"inner circle\".