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1.5 Definitions of Key Terms<br />

Leader Member Exchange (LMX)<br />

Martin, Epitropaki, Thomas and Topakas (2010) define leader-member exchange<br />

(LMX) theory as a leadership theory that focuses on the ‘two-way relationship’<br />

between the leader and the follower and believes that leadership occurs through an<br />

effective relationship development of the individuals.<br />

LMX Agreement<br />

LMX agreement is the level of congruence between the perception of the supervisor<br />

and the subordinate towards their relationship. LMX agreement exists when both sides<br />

of the vertical dyad portray the nature of the relationship in the same way (Minsky,<br />

2002).<br />

Organisation Commitment<br />

The degree of involvement of the employees in the organisation is called “Employee<br />

Organisation Commitment” (Allen & Meyer, 1990).<br />

Turnover Intent<br />

Turnover intent is defined as “the probability that an individual will change his or her<br />

job within a certain time period” (Sousa-Poza & Henneberger, 2002, p. 1).<br />

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