LMX theory focuses on the relationship between leaders and their subordinates. One of the most widely used tools for measuring LMX is the LMX-7. questionnaire. You can separately collect data with multiple sources (leaders + subordinate) to get more insights. Here are the questions included in the LMX-7 scale ( you can modify according to research context):
1. LMX1. Do you know where you stand with your leader and do you usually know how satisfied your leader is with what you do?
- (1 = Rarely, 5 = Very Often)
2. LMX2. How well does your leader understand your job problems and needs?
- (1 = Not a Bit, 5 = A Great Deal)
3. LMX3. How well does your leader recognize your potential?
- (1 = Not at All, 5 = Fully)
4. LMX4. Regardless of how much formal authority he/she has built into his/her position, what are the chances that your leader would use his/her power to help you solve problems in your work?
- (1 = None, 5 = Very High)
5. LMX5. Again, regardless of the amount of formal authority your leader has, what are the chances that he/she would “bail you out” at his/her expense?
- (1 = None, 5 = Very High)
6.LMX6. I have enough confidence in my leader that I would defend and justify his/her decision if he/she were not present to do so.
- (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
7. LMX7. How would you characterize your working relationship with your leader?
- (1 = Extremely Ineffective, 5 = Extremely Effective)
References:
- Graen, G. B., & Uhl-Bien, M. (1995). "Relationship-based approach to leadership: Development of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory of leadership over 25 years: Applying a multi-level multi-domain perspective." *The Leadership Quarterly*, 6(2), 219-247.
- Liden, R. C., & Maslyn, J. M. (1998). "Multidimensionality of leader-member exchange: An empirical assessment through scale development." *Journal of Management*, 24(1), 43-72.
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