Week 3: Volmer, Spruk & Niessen (2012) Leader-Member Exchange (LMX), job autonomies and creative work involvement Flashcards Preview

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1
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The purpose of this study is to extend earlier research by integrating ____ into the ___ theory.

A

job autonomy, LMX

2
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The hypothesis is that _____ moderates the relationship between ____ and ____.

A

job autonomy, LMX, creative work involvement

3
Q

According to Volmer et al., the key driver for organisational effectiveness and survival is ____, and ____ are one of the most influential predictors of creativity at work.

A

creativity, leaders

4
Q

What methods did the authors use?

A

longitudinal field survey data (n=144)

questionnaires filled out and collected in high-technology firms in Germany (with two points of measurement)

5
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Creative work involvement refers to the degree to which…

A

an employee engages his or her time and effort in creative processes associated with work

6
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Creative performance refers to…

A

a supervisors evaluation of employees’ creative problem-solving

7
Q

Job autonomy refers to the degree to which…

A

one can influence the way in which they accomplish their tasks, schedule their work and select the suitable equipment.

8
Q

Job autonomy is especially related to ____, but has also been associated to ____.

A

creative work involvement

positive well-being

9
Q
  1. The LMX theory builds on _____.
  2. LMX assumes that a supervisor has a ____ to his followers which is ____ over time.
  3. The theory has previously been found beneficial for innovation as it results in ____.
  4. LMX is beneficial for ____ at work, as employees feel obliged to deliver good work.
A
  1. social exchange
  2. unique relationship, negotiated
  3. positive environment perceptions
  4. discrete processes
10
Q

Meta-Analyses show that on average there is a positive association between LMX and ____.

A

creativity

11
Q

The LMX Theory is also called the _____ theory and is a response movement to the failing of other _____ theories.

The LMX theory generally assumes that a leader has a _____ or also called ____ with each follower.

The _____ determines the outcomes.

A

vertical dyad linkage, contingency

unique relationship, dyadic relation

quality of this relationship

12
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According to the LMX Theory, a leader forms an ____ and an ____ perspective when being introduced to a new group of followers.

A

in-group, out-group

13
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Followers in the in-group receive more ____, ____ and ___.

Followers in the out-group maintain only _____ to the leader.

A

trust, attention and interaction

formal relationships

14
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Volmer et al. argue that a high-quality relationships between leader and member leads to five factors. What are they?

A
  1. better performance
  2. higher commitment
  3. higher job satisfaction
  4. higher degree of mutual liking
  5. more creative employees
15
Q

What is the first of two main findings of Volmer et al.?

A

there is indeed a positive relationship between LMX theory and creative work involvement of employees

16
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What is the second finding of the research team?

A

job autonomy is a confirmed moderator

17
Q

In what way does job autonomy moderate the relationship between LMX and creative work involvement?

A

it gives employees the opportunity to try out new and useful combinations of work procedures –> good for creativity

It provides employees with a sense of responsibility for their jobs.

18
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The Pygmalion effect describes what?

A

the greater the supervisor’s expectations, the more creative work involvement.

19
Q

To increase employees creative work involvement one has to do what, according to Volmer et al.?

A

consider the integration of LMX and job autonomy for creative work involvement

20
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Employees with less job autonomy do not pick up creative work involvement as a central theme in the role-negotiating process due to what reason?

A

they are restricted in terms of operation and method choice

21
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All in all, this research explores under what circumstances ____ foster creativity.

A

quality relationships

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