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Self-Assessment: Rate Your LMX

Answer the following questions using 1 = not at all, 2 = somewhat, 3 = fully agree.

1. _____ I like my supervisor very much as a person.

2. _____ My supervisor is the kind of person one would like to have as a friend.

3. _____ My supervisor is a lot of fun to work with.

4. _____ My supervisor defends my work actions to a superior, even without complete

knowledge of the issue in question.

5. _____ My supervisor would come to my defense if I were “attacked” by others.

6. _____ My supervisor would defend me to others in the organization if I made an

honest mistake.

7. _____ I do work for my supervisor that goes beyond what is specified in my job

description.

8. _____ I am willing to apply extra efforts, beyond those normally required, to further

the interests of my work group.

9. _____ I do not mind working my hardest for my supervisor.

10. _____ I am impressed with my supervisor’s knowledge of his or her job.

11. _____ I respect my supervisor’s knowledge of and competence on the job.

12. _____ I admire my supervisor’s professional skills.

Scoring:

Add your score for 1, 2, 3 = _____ . This is your score on the Liking factor of LMX.

A score of 3 to 4 indicates a low LMX in terms of liking. A score of 5 to 6 indicates an

average LMX in terms of liking. A score of 7+ indicates a high LMX in terms of liking.

Add your score for 4, 5, 6 = _____ . This is your score on the Loyalty factor of LMX.

A score of 3 to 4 indicates a low LMX in terms of loyalty. A score of 5 to 6 indicates an

average LMX in terms of loyalty. A score of 7+ indicates a high LMX in terms of loyalty.

Add your score for 7, 8, 9 = _____ . This is your score on the Contribution factor of LMX.

A score of 3 to 4 indicates a low LMX in terms of contribution. A score of 5 to 6 indicates

an average LMX in terms of contribution. A score of 7+ indicates a high LMX in terms of

contribution.

Add your score for 10, 11, 12 = _____ . This is your score on the Professional Respect factor

of LMX.

A score of 3 to 4 indicates a low LMX in terms of professional respect. A score of 5 to 6

indicates an average LMX in terms of professional respect. A score of 7+ indicates a high

LMX in terms of professional respect.

Source: Adapted from Liden, R. C., & Maslyn, J. M. (1998). Multidimensionality of leader-member exchange: An empirical assessment through scale development. Journal of Management, 24, 43–72. Used by permission of Sage Publications.