Your organization is dominated by hierarchical relationships in which leader-follower dyads are developed and carefully nurtured. Your organization is at the __________ stage of development of the dyadic approach.
A) vertical dyadic linkage theory
B) leader-member exchange theory
C) team-building
D) system and networks

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The leader-member exchange (LMX) theory focuses on the dyadic relationship between leader and follower. It is characterized by a hierarchical relationship where the leader-follower dyad is carefully nurtured. This stage is typically seen in the early stages of LMX development. Choice A, vertical dyadic linkage theory, is another name for LMX theory and is not a separate stage of development. Choice C, team-building, and choice D, system and networks, are not directly related to the development of dyadic relationships.

Your Organization Is Dominated by Hierarchical Relationships in Which Leader-Follower