Martin told his protégé, Kate, "You are particularly effective in exhibiting ________ behaviors, an important part of the LMX Theory. That is, it's obvious that you are respected for your trust, open communication, and mutual respect toward your staff. But remember that, in your relocation to our new office in Tokyo, these behaviors may need to change due to cross-cultural differences."

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The specific behaviors mentioned in the sentence (trust, open communication, and mutual respect) are all related to group maintenance behaviors, which are a key part of the LMX (leader-member exchange) theory. The mention of potential cross-cultural differences also suggests that effective group maintenance behaviors may need to be adjusted in a new cultural context. Therefore, option D, group maintenance, is the best choice.

Martin Told His Protégé, Kate, "You Are Particularly Effective in Exhibiting