Timothy Brown Essays (642 words) - , Term Papers

Timothy Brown Mr. Hurt Leadership March 1, 2016 LMX Questionnaire The leader-member exchange theory focuses on the interaction between the leader and the follower. There are two groups in this theory, which are the in-group and out-group. The in-group provide more information to there followers. In-group members are more dependable. Being more communicative and highly involved are more characteristics of the in-group. The out-group is less compatible with the leader. Out-group members usually just come to work, do their job, and go home. After taking the LMX questionnaire, my score was a twenty-four. A score of twenty-four shows that I'm grouped moderate with this theory. I am in the middle of in-group and out-group. I agree with the accuracy of the questionnaire. I scored a four with the first question asking do I know where I stand with my leader (follower), and do I usually know how satisfied my leader (follower) is with what I do. From working at Best Buy, I do know where I stand with my manager and other coworkers. Just from seeing how satisfied my manager and coworkers are when I get a job done let me know that I am appreciated at work. I scored a three when it come to do the leader or follower understand my job problems and needs. Sometime people may know my needs and wants based on vibe or body language. When it come how well do my leaders and followers recognize my potential I scored a four. Most of the time my manager and coworkers see my potential because of how fast I can get my job done. The job performa nce I have make my managers and coworkers want to work with me. Most of the time my managers and coworkers don't have no problem helping solve problems in my work. If there is something I need a better explanation with or a job I have trouble achieving, the people I work with have no problem helping me. When it come to the chances that my leader or follower would "bail me out" at their expense, I said the chances are small. I'm not saying they truly wouldn't do it; I just believe when it come to bailing someone out I would see a family member or spouse doing that. At my current job best buy, I feel like I haven't been there long enough to see them bailing me out of any problem yet. I agree that I have enough confidence in my leader (follower) that I would defend his or her decision if he or she were not present to do so. From working with my coworkers at Best Buy, I see everyone tend to make good decisions. If my coworkers think of a decision that would work best, I sometimes will g o with their suggestion. I would characterize my work relationship with my leader and follower as better than average. I'm comfortable enough to go to my managers when I have a problem or suggestion. My coworkers and I really get along better than average. When you have a good work relationship it makes going to work enjoyable. The reason I think I scored moderate on this questionnaire is because of my personality. I'm kind of a laid back worker, but I enjoy working and enjoy getting involved. I tend to have characteristics of in-group and out-group members. The characteristic of being less compatible with leader with an out-group member is not a characteristic of my work style. I believe having a good relationship with your manager makes working for them better. When it comes to being dependable with a job, my manager and coworkers can depend on me. I believe this is a good questionnaire to see to see how you interact with your leader or follower.