In the leader-member exchange (LMX)theory,the leader chooses in- or out-group members,but the follower's ________ drive(s)the decision.

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The follower's characteristics, such as their skills, abilities, and work ethic, drive the leader's decision to place them in the in-group or out-group. LMX theory focuses on the quality of the relationship between the leader and follower, and this relationship is shaped by the characteristics of the follower. Therefore, the leader's decision to include or exclude a follower from the in-group is based on the follower's characteristics.

In the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)theory,the Leader Chooses In- or Out-Group