The Impact of Active Engagement and Independent Critical Thinking in Modeling Managerial Behavior with Mediating Effect of Leader-member-Exchange

Abstract

The current study aims to determine the mediating role of leader-member exchange (LMX) on the relationship between followership dimensions (active engagement and independent critical thinking) and transformational leadership. Survey approach was used. Cross-sectional primary data was collected from employees of banking and telecom sector. Total 215 respondents participated in the survey. Non-probability sampling technique was used. Findings revealed that there was positive and significant association found between active engagement (AE), independent critical thinking (ICT), leader-member exchange (LMX) and transformational leadership (TFL). Furthermore, LMX partially and significantly mediates between AE, ICT and TFL relationship. It is concluded that leaders have to build good working relationship with their followers and these relationship must be based n trust, respect and loyalty.