International Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy

The Leader Member Exchange (Lmx) in Organizational Health Context. Observational Study at the Department of Rehabilitation
Nadia Mansueti, Maria Grazia Grandi, Annalisa Grazio

Abstract
The LMX (Leader Member Exchange) theory has proven to be one of the most compelling theories for the understanding of the effects of leadership on organizational behavior. This theory argues that the quality of the relationship between the coordinator and collaborator plays an important role in the responses of the staff within the work environment. Furthermore, a positive LMX is linked to organizational commitment, the job satisfaction, and intentions to remain in the organization. The objective is to identify if and how a good relationship between the coordinator and collaborator, influence the organizational support and commitment. Were involved 44 professionals in the rehabilitation of the Department of Rehabilitation of a hospital near Verona (Italy). Analysis of the data shows a positive and significant correlation between LMX and organizational support and positive between LMX and organizational commitment. The findings from this study have demonstrated the critical importance that the report assumes that the Coordinator develops with collaborators in the understanding of the effects of leadership on organizational behavior. For future research, it would be interesting to apply the consultation of the theory of LMX in broader populations and belonging to all the health professions.

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