1.
Megha Gupta
– Research Associate, Nitie, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
2.
Kanika T. Bhal
– Research Associate, Nitie, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract
LMX has been subjected to extensive
scientific enquiry and empirical
research in the past. However,
not many researchers have
explored LMX as a manifestation
of relational power. The current
study attempts to do so and explores
expert power, manifested
as leader competence. This study
investigates the impact of LMX
vis-à-vis leader competence on
subordinates’ sense of perceived
cohesion. The experimental design
methodology is used for a
sample of 140 students pursuing
MBA at a technical institute for
this study. Practitioners in the
industry are expected to benefit
from the findings, in strengthening
their procedures and practices
of allocating leaders and
teams for their employees.
