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Extending the Association Between Leader-Member Exchange Differentiation and Safety Performance: A Moderated
Naiwen Li1, Shiwang Bao1, Sobia Naseem2
1School of Business Management, Liaoning Technical University, Huludao, 125105, People's Republic of China.
Purpose:
This study examines and analyses the impact of leader-member exchange differentiation (LMXD) on employee safety performance.
Methods:
A quantitative study was conducted on a sample of 357 Chinese construction industry employees through a structured questionnaire. The research hypothesis was tested by using the structural equation modelling (SEM) technique.
Results:
The results showed that LMXD could directly and positively affect the negative emotions and indirectly affect the safety performance of employees through the mediating effect of negative emotions and work engagement. Interpersonal trust has a moderating impact on the relationship between LMXD and negative emotions.
Conclusion:
This study contributes to the literature on organizational behavior. Employee workplace safety is a great challenge in the construction industry. Enterprises should pay attention to the negative impact of LMXD. A fair working environment has significant importance to the employee's safety.
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