The Impact of Previous LMX Relationship on Current LMX Relationship: A Social Cognitive Model of Transference

Lynda Jiwen Song*, Yuanyuan Wang, Meng Zhong, Hui Meng, Jiewen Shi

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Abstract

Based on the social-cognitive model of transference, this paper discusses the transference effect of the leader-member exchange (LMX) relationship between the follower and the previous leader. The results show that the LMX between follower and the previous leader influences the follower’s LMX with the current leader. The study identifies two moderators: both the traits difference between the previous leader and the current leader and the follower’s individual transition resistance negatively moderate the main effect between the previous LMX and the current LMX.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)44-63
Number of pages20
JournalFrontiers of Business Research in China
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2015

Keywords

  • leader-member exchange (LMX)
  • traits difference
  • transition resistance

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