Leslie has a great relationship with her boss, Maria. But she notices that some of her other teammates do not. The leadership theory that would best explain these different leader-follower relationships would be

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LMX theory (leader-member exchange) proposes that the relationship between a leader and each member of their team is unique and affects how the member perceives their leader and their level of engagement with the team. Leslie's strong relationship with Maria suggests that they have a high-quality exchange, whereas her teammates may have a lower-quality exchange, leading to a less positive relationship with Maria.

Leslie Has a Great Relationship with Her Boss, Maria