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1. Leadership
Theory, Application, Skill Development
1st Edition
Robert N. Lussier and Christopher F. Achua
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Copyright © 2001 South-Western College Publishing

2. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Chapter 6
Dyadic Relationships
Followership
Delegation
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3. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Chapter 6
Learning Objectives
• 4 Stages of development / dyadic approach.
• Vertical linkage model relationships.
• Team building view / dyadic approach.
• Systems and networks view / dyadic approach.
• LMX-7
• Cycle leading to Pygmalion effect.
• 3 Follower influencing characteristics.
• 5 Things a leader should delegate.
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4. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Dyadic
• The
relationship
between a
leader and
each follower
in a work unit.
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5. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Dyadic Theory
• Explains why leaders vary their
behavior with different
followers.
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6. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Dyadic Approach:
Stages of Development
Vertical-Dyad
Linkage Theory
Leader-Member
Exchange
Team Building
Systems and
Networks
Individualized leader-subordinate
interactions creating in-groups and
out-groups.
Focus is on the quality of each dyad
and its effects on organizational
outcomes over time.
Leaderships can aspire to build
positive relationships with all
subordinates, not just chosen few.
Creating positive dyadic relationships
across traditional boundaries
to include a larger network.
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7. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Vertical Dyad Linkage
(VDL) Theory
• In-group...those
subordinates
with strong social
ties to their
leader in a people
oriented style.
• Out-group...those
subordinates with
little or no social
ties to their leader,
strictly task
oriented
relationship.
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8. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Dyadic Theory
Team Building
• Effective leaders
should aspire to
establish
relationships with
all members, not
just a few special
individuals.
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9. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Dyadic Approach
Systems & Network View
• Leader relationships
are not limited to
employees, but include
peers, customers,
suppliers, and other
relevant stakeholders
in the broader
community.
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10. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
High Quality LMX
Relationships
• Characterized by
greater levels of
loyalty,
commitment,
respect, affection,
mutual trust, and
possibly mutual
liking between
leaders and
members.
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11. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
LMX Scale
• the most commonly used instrument
for defining and measuring the
quality of relationships.
10..........20..........30..........40..........50
High Quality Low Quality
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12. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Pygmalion Effect
• Occurs when selected
subordinates
demonstrate loyalty,
commitment,
dedication, and trust
and as a result, win the
liking of superiors who
subsequently give them
higher performance
ratings.
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13. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Follower Key Influencing
Characteristics
Power
Position
Locus of Control Education and Experience
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14. Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development, 1E, Lussier/Achua ©2001 South-Western College Publishing
Tasks with
Developmental
Potential
Technical
Matters
Solving
Employee’s
Problems
Routine Tasks
Paperwork
What To
Delegate
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