Essay Topic

In your essay, answer the following question: "To what extent is LMX theory

still relevant in contemporary organisations?"

In writing your answer, you should be using academic references on the LMX

theory and provide one or two practical examples from the real world. For

instance, you can focus on identifying the 'ingredients' of 'high quality'

relationships, the factors that contribute to forming and maintaining effective

leader-follower working interactions, and on addressing the wider implications

of the LMX theory for workplace outcomes and organisational performance.

Marking criteria used for Part B and their weighting

- Presentation: 10% of the mark for Part B is allocated to the presentation of

the essay. The overall clarity, structure, writing fluency, and 'neatness' of the

essay (cover page, table of contents, page numbers included, clearly marked

headings and use of paragraphs). Please avoid typographical and spelling

errors.

- Referencing: 10% of the mark for Part B is allocated to the appropriate

referencing of content. You should be familiar with the APA referencing system

(7th Edition, available on Moodle) and use it correctly by including references

in the text. Use of a good range of academic resources (books, journal

articles, publications by business practitioners, etc); the literature used should

be consistent with the arguments being made. Avoid using websites as

references. Use only credible, academic references.

- Critical analysis: 60% of the mark for Part B is allocated to

the critical analysis presented and demonstrated in the essay. You must

examine theoretical concepts and frameworks appropriately. You must

demonstrate knowledge of the wider context and present an in-depth/ndiscussion of current issues related to the essay topic. Higher marks are

awarded for the critical analysis skills demonstrated and for the development

of sound, logical arguments communicated clearly and coherently.

- Conclusion: 20% of the mark for Part B is allocated to the quality

of conclusions drawn. The conclusions should identify the main themes or

issues addressed in the essay, be well presented, flow logically from the

analysis, highlight insights, and formulate practical recommendations as

appropriate.