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How leader-member exchange influences person-organization fit: a social exchange perspective

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  • Jianfeng Jia

    (Northeastern University)

  • Fangjian Wu

    (China Europe International Business School (CEIBS))

  • Mingwei Liu

    (Rutgers University)

  • Guiyao Tang

    (Shandong University)

  • Yujie Cai

    (China Campus)

  • Hailong Jia

    (South China University of Technology)

Abstract

Drawing from social exchange theory, we theorize as to how relationships involving leader-member exchange (LMX) can affect employees’ person-organization (P-O) fit in the Chinese context. We administrated three-wave surveys to 184 employees in various manufacturing industries. The results show that high-quality LMX is positively related to P-O fit, and more importantly, perceived HRM strength mediates the relationship between LMX and P-O fit. In addition, the relationship between LMX and perceived HRM strength is moderated by communication openness. Specifically, the effect of LMX on perceived HRM strength becomes stronger as the degree of communication openness decreases. Theoretical and practical implications of our findings are discussed, and future research directions are suggested.

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  • Jianfeng Jia & Fangjian Wu & Mingwei Liu & Guiyao Tang & Yujie Cai & Hailong Jia, 2023. "How leader-member exchange influences person-organization fit: a social exchange perspective," Asian Business & Management, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 22(2), pages 792-827, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:abaman:v:22:y:2023:i:2:d:10.1057_s41291-022-00199-x
    DOI: 10.1057/s41291-022-00199-x
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