When asked about her new boss,an employee says that,"The relationship is simple - he tells me what to do,and I do it.I only get what support is deemed absolutely necessary to a project.If I think that the support is simply inadequate,I ask for more.However,the last time that I did that,he put someone else on the job." This employee is probably a(n):
A)out-group member.
B)lower-level employee.
C)pragmatic follower.
D)proactive team member.

Question

When asked about her new boss,an employee says that,"The relationship is simple - he tells me what to do,and I do it.I only get what support is deemed absolutely necessary to a project.If I think that the support is simply inadequate,I ask for more.However,the last time that I did that,he put someone else on the job." This employee is probably a(n):
A)out-group member.
B)lower-level employee.
C)pragmatic follower.
D)proactive team member.

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The description given by the employee indicates a situation where there is minimal support and a lack of empowerment, which aligns with characteristics of an out-group member in leader-member exchange theory. The employee's experience of being replaced for asking for more support suggests they are not in the inner circle or favored group of the boss, which is typical for out-group members.

When Asked About Her New Boss,an Employee Says That,"The Relationship