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

Jianfeng Jia (), Fangjian Wu (), Mingwei Liu (), Guiyao Tang (), Yujie Cai () and Hailong Jia ()
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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

Asian Business & Management, 2023, vol. 22, issue 2, No 16, 792-827

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Social exchange theory; Leader-member exchange; Person-organization fit; Perceived HRM strength; Communication openness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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