A leader–network exchange theory
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Resumo: | Purpose – We propose an integrative model of how leaders (individual level) effectively relate to their social networks as a whole (network level). Additionally, we focus both on the leader constructs and the followers shared constructs about those networks. Design/methodology/approach – Our conceptual paper uses the integration of literature from two main bodies of knowledge: individual and shared cognitions, fundamentally from psychology, and a structural perspective, mainly from sociology, organisational studies and social network analysis. We take a psychostructural approach which allows the emergence of new perspectives on the study of leadership and more specifically on the study of relational leadership. Findings – We propose a leader-network exchange (LNX) theory focussed on the behaviours and cognitions of leaders and followers as well as the relations between them. Research limitations/implications – Our model represents a new perspective on leader–followers relationship by stressing the importance of both followers and leaders’ cognitions. We highlight the importance of the relationships between followers on the creation of shared meaning about the leader. Practical implications – Our model helps leaders and managers make sense of the cognitions and behaviours of their teams. By considering the teams characteristics, i.e. cognitions and network structure, it allows leaders to adopt the most appropriate behaviours for effective leadership. Leadership and management development programmes designed around our model will enhance the use of networking skills. Originality/value – Contrary to the traditional view of LMX, our approach considers the social context of leaders and followers. It also adds a new layer of knowledge going beyond what members think of their leaders by considering the social networks of leaders and followers. |
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A leader–network exchange theoryLMX theory, Leadership, Social networks, LNX theory, Multi-level issuesPurpose – We propose an integrative model of how leaders (individual level) effectively relate to their social networks as a whole (network level). Additionally, we focus both on the leader constructs and the followers shared constructs about those networks. Design/methodology/approach – Our conceptual paper uses the integration of literature from two main bodies of knowledge: individual and shared cognitions, fundamentally from psychology, and a structural perspective, mainly from sociology, organisational studies and social network analysis. We take a psychostructural approach which allows the emergence of new perspectives on the study of leadership and more specifically on the study of relational leadership. Findings – We propose a leader-network exchange (LNX) theory focussed on the behaviours and cognitions of leaders and followers as well as the relations between them. Research limitations/implications – Our model represents a new perspective on leader–followers relationship by stressing the importance of both followers and leaders’ cognitions. We highlight the importance of the relationships between followers on the creation of shared meaning about the leader. Practical implications – Our model helps leaders and managers make sense of the cognitions and behaviours of their teams. By considering the teams characteristics, i.e. cognitions and network structure, it allows leaders to adopt the most appropriate behaviours for effective leadership. Leadership and management development programmes designed around our model will enhance the use of networking skills. Originality/value – Contrary to the traditional view of LMX, our approach considers the social context of leaders and followers. It also adds a new layer of knowledge going beyond what members think of their leaders by considering the social networks of leaders and followers.Repositório da Universidade de LisboaEscórcio Soares, AndréPereira Lopes, MiguelGeremias, Rosa LuteteGlińska-Neweś, Aldona2023-08-31T13:15:25Z2020-11-182020-11-18T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/28348eng10.1108/JOCM-09-2019-0283info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-09-03T01:32:03Zoai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/28348Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T20:28:09.749317Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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A leader–network exchange theory |
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A leader–network exchange theory |
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A leader–network exchange theory Escórcio Soares, André LMX theory, Leadership, Social networks, LNX theory, Multi-level issues |
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A leader–network exchange theory |
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A leader–network exchange theory |
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A leader–network exchange theory |
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A leader–network exchange theory |
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A leader–network exchange theory |
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Escórcio Soares, André |
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Escórcio Soares, André Pereira Lopes, Miguel Geremias, Rosa Lutete Glińska-Neweś, Aldona |
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Pereira Lopes, Miguel Geremias, Rosa Lutete Glińska-Neweś, Aldona |
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Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa |
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Escórcio Soares, André Pereira Lopes, Miguel Geremias, Rosa Lutete Glińska-Neweś, Aldona |
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LMX theory, Leadership, Social networks, LNX theory, Multi-level issues |
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LMX theory, Leadership, Social networks, LNX theory, Multi-level issues |
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Purpose – We propose an integrative model of how leaders (individual level) effectively relate to their social networks as a whole (network level). Additionally, we focus both on the leader constructs and the followers shared constructs about those networks. Design/methodology/approach – Our conceptual paper uses the integration of literature from two main bodies of knowledge: individual and shared cognitions, fundamentally from psychology, and a structural perspective, mainly from sociology, organisational studies and social network analysis. We take a psychostructural approach which allows the emergence of new perspectives on the study of leadership and more specifically on the study of relational leadership. Findings – We propose a leader-network exchange (LNX) theory focussed on the behaviours and cognitions of leaders and followers as well as the relations between them. Research limitations/implications – Our model represents a new perspective on leader–followers relationship by stressing the importance of both followers and leaders’ cognitions. We highlight the importance of the relationships between followers on the creation of shared meaning about the leader. Practical implications – Our model helps leaders and managers make sense of the cognitions and behaviours of their teams. By considering the teams characteristics, i.e. cognitions and network structure, it allows leaders to adopt the most appropriate behaviours for effective leadership. Leadership and management development programmes designed around our model will enhance the use of networking skills. Originality/value – Contrary to the traditional view of LMX, our approach considers the social context of leaders and followers. It also adds a new layer of knowledge going beyond what members think of their leaders by considering the social networks of leaders and followers. |
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