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JOURNAL OF LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS


LMX & Grit: The Effects of Abusive Supervision and Member Grittiness on
Leader-Member Relationships


Author(s): Tiffani N. Luethke, Ben Brachle, L. J. McElravy, Gina S. Matkin

Citation: Tiffani N. Luethke, Ben Brachle, L. J. McElravy, Gina S. Matkin, (2020) "LMX & Grit: The Effects of Abusive Supervision and Member Grittiness on Leader-Member Relationships," Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, Vol. 17, Iss. 5, pp 69-83

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

High-quality leader-member exchanges (LMX) have been linked to positive outcomes for employees and organizations. However, not all LMX exchanges are virtuous, ethical, and effective. This paper proposes a theoretical model that explains how follower motivation is negatively impacted under abusive supervision. We propose that this may be observed through follower management of personal goals under abusive supervision and present an alternative outcome drawing on the notion of grit. We suggest that abusive supervision will act as a moderator of LMX when followers perceive career growth opportunities. Furthermore, we suggest member grittiness will act as a moderated-moderator of abusive supervision.