The early studies in LMX reported that
A) After the in-groups are formed, the vertical dyads are formed
B) After the out-groups are formed, the vertical dyads are formed
C) The vertical dyads form the basis for in-group and out-group formation
D) The vertical dyads are independent from in-group and out-group formation

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The early studies in Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) theory suggest that the formation of vertical dyads, which are unique relationships between leaders and each of their followers, is fundamental to the development of in-groups (members with high-quality exchanges with the leader) and out-groups (members with low-quality exchanges with the leader). This implies that the nature of these individual relationships directly influences whether a member becomes part of the in-group or out-group.

The Early Studies in LMX Reported That