From Listening to Leading: Toward an Understanding of Supervisor Listening Within the Framework of Leader-Member Exchange Theory

This study explores the value of supervisor listening as a seeming key competence in effectively leading employees. We conceptualize listening within the theoretical framework of leader-member exchange (LMX). Specifically, we argue that supervisor listening contributes to satisfaction with the super...

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Published in:International journal of business communication (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) Calif.), 2017-10, Vol.54 (4), p.431-451
Main Authors: Lloyd, Karina J., Boer, Diana, Voelpel, Sven C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employees
Job satisfaction
Leader-member exchange
Leadership
Listening
Subordinates
Supervisors
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Summary:This study explores the value of supervisor listening as a seeming key competence in effectively leading employees. We conceptualize listening within the theoretical framework of leader-member exchange (LMX). Specifically, we argue that supervisor listening contributes to satisfaction with the supervisor, interactional justice, and job satisfaction, and that listening unfurls its effect through fostering strong LMX. Data from 250 German employees from various professional backgrounds was used to assess validity criteria as prerequisites for the examination of listening vis-à-vis LMX for the three outcome variables. Good performance in all validity criteria and path-modeling results indicated that perceived supervisor listening provides value for future research on supervisor-employee interactions in the work setting.
ISSN:2329-4884
2329-4892
DOI:10.1177/2329488415572778