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Leader-Member Exchange Theory in Healthcare: Examining Its Role in Enhancing Team Collaboration and Productivity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory plays a crucial role in shaping leadership dynamics within healthcare settings by emphasizing the quality of relationships between leaders and their team members. Strong healthcare leadership is essential for promoting teamwork, boosting team unity, and increasing overall efficiency. This research investigates the use of LMX Theory within healthcare, exploring its influence on team effectiveness, employee involvement, and organizational productivity. A mixed-method approach is used, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews of health workers to evaluate the effectiveness of LMX-manual leadership. Results indicate that a positive LMX relationship improves communication and increases job satisfaction and decision-making within medical teams. The study also addresses challenges related to LMX leadership, such as bias and vague roles. This conclusion concludes with strategic suggestions for health organizations to strengthen the leader-reinforcement relations and increase the team's productivity based on LMX principles.

Source: International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies

DOI: 10.14419/v08jc698

Authors: Dr.R. Velanganni, Dr. Vijayakanthan Selvaraj, Dr.C. Karpagham, Dr. AtulDattatraya Ghate, Dr. Rajvir Saini

Institutions: B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, St. Joseph's Institute of Technology, Kalinga University

Language: English

Topic: Team Dynamics and Performance

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4413827056

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