Xia Ran
School of Management, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi�an, Shaanxi, China
Jichao Xu
School of Management, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi�an, Shaanxi, China
ABSTRACT
Voice behavior is affected by many factors. We focus on employees with low relative leader-member exchange (RLMX) in workgroups which have been ignored, regarding their voice behaviors. The study aims to investigate the effect of the employees interaction on voice behaviors. We adopt evolutionary game theory to analyze the interaction process. We develop a voice game model and find three stable voice states by proving three propositions. Numerical simulations results also provide support for the propositions. The initial proportion of choosing to suggest affects the convergence velocity to the equilibrium and the benefits or costs of distinct strategies play different roles under different conditions. The finds indicate that employees with low RLMX would consider more before they take voice behaviors.
PDF References Citation
How to cite this article
Xia Ran and Jichao Xu, 2013. Voice Game Between Coworkers with Low Relative Leader-member Exchange. Journal of Applied Sciences, 13: 3182-3188.
DOI: 10.3923/jas.2013.3182.3188
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jas.2013.3182.3188
DOI: 10.3923/jas.2013.3182.3188
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jas.2013.3182.3188
REFERENCES
- Epitropaki, O. and R. Martin, 2013. Transformational-transactional leadership and upward influence: The role of Relative Leader-Member Exchanges (RLMX) and Perceived Organizational Support (POS). Leadersh. Q., 24: 299-315.
CrossRefDirect Link - Henderson, D.J., R.C. Liden, B.C. Glibkowski and A. Chaudhry, 2009. LMX differentiation: A multilevel review and examination of its antecedents and outcomes. Leadership Quarterly, 20: 517-534.
CrossRef - Henderson, D.J., S.J. Wayne, L.M. Shore, W.H. Bommer and L.E. Tetrick, 2008. Leader-member exchange, differentiation and psychological contract fulfillment: A multilevel examination. J. Applied Psychol., 93: 1208-1219.
CrossRefDirect Link - Liden, R.C., B. Erdogan, S.J. Wayne and R.T. Sparrowe, 2006. Leader-member exchange, differentiation and task interdependence: Implications for individual and group performance. J. Organ. Behav., 27: 723-746.
CrossRefDirect Link - Liu, W., R. Zhu and Y. Yang, 2010. I warn you because I like you: Voice behavior, employee identifications and transformational leadership. Leadership Q., 21: 189-202.
CrossRefDirect Link - Sias, P.M. and F.M. Jablin, 1995. Differential superior-subordinate relations, perceptions of fairness and coworker communication. Human Commun. Res., 22: 5-38.
Direct Link - Sherony, K.M. and S.G. Green, 2002. Coworker exchange: Relationships between coworkers, leader-member exchange and work attitudes. J. Applied Psychol., 87: 542-548.
PubMed - Tse, H.H.M., N.M. Ashkanasy and M.T. Dasborough, 2012. Relative leader-member exchange, negative affectivity and social identification: A moderated-mediation examination. Leadership Q., 23: 354-366.
CrossRefDirect Link - Zhu, Q.H. and Y.J. Dou, 2007. An evolutionary model between governments and core enterprises in green supply chains. Syst. Eng.-Theory Practice, 23: 85-89.
CrossRefDirect Link