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LMX as a Predictor of Performance Behaviour: Empirical Evidence from Life Insurance Sector of Pakistan

Received: 15 April 2015     Accepted: 29 April 2015     Published: 11 May 2015
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Abstract

This study comprehensively evaluated the association between LMX and performance (Task performance, Contextual performance) behavior. Results are based upon a sample of 200 field staff at State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan. Sample was identified with snowball sampling method. Pearson coefficient of correlation and linear regression was utilized for data analysis. Results reveal that LMX have significant positive association with subordinates task and contextual performance behavior. Study is novel in its sense, and strengthens the prior research as well.

Published in Journal of Human Resource Management (Volume 3, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.jhrm.20150301.11
Page(s) 1-5
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Keywords

LMX, Task Performance, Contextual Performance, Behavior

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  • Department of Management Sciences Superior University, Lahore Pakistan

  • Department of Management Sciences Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore Pakistan

  • Department of Management Sciences Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore Pakistan

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