Kevin manages a group of eight project engineers,all of whom have worked for the company for over five years.Almost every day,Kevin and Joe,Carlos,and Kim,who are three of his subordinates,go to the cafeteria and play bridge while eating lunch.Joe,Carlos,and Kim receive very good performance reviews and are typically given the most challenging projects.What theory best explains this situation?

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LMX theory suggests that leaders form different relationships with different subordinates, and in this case, Kevin appears to have a closer relationship with Joe, Carlos, and Kim, which could be why they receive more challenging projects and why they engage in social activities outside of work.

Kevin Manages a Group of Eight Project Engineers,all of Whom