Research 2026-03-23 Executive Leadership Bern

Leader–member exchange quality: the first meta-analysis

Leader–member exchange quality: the first meta-analysis — SHR, Bern
Leader–member exchange quality: the first meta-analysis — SHR, Bern

Leader–member exchange quality: the first meta-analysis — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Charlotte Gerstner and David Day (1997, Journal of Applied Psychology) link LMX to performance, satisfaction and commitment, with only moderate leader–member agreement.

The limit

Correlational studies; performance may improve the relationship. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Leader–member exchange quality: the first meta-analysis — SHR, Bern — Berne
Leader–member exchange quality: the first meta-analysis — SHR, Bern — Berne

Practical check in Bern

Have leader and each member rate the relationship separately, then discuss gaps. To go further: explore the Executive Leadership training in Bern, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

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Executive Leadership training in Bern — in practice
Executive Leadership training in Bern — in practice
Executive Leadership training in Bern — hands-on workshop
Executive Leadership training in Bern — hands-on workshop
Executive Leadership training in Bern — on the ground
Executive Leadership training in Bern — on the ground