Leader-Member Exchange Theory in Healthcare: Examining Its Role in Enhancing Team Collaboration and Productivity

Authors

  • Dr.R. Velanganni

    Assistant Professor,Crescent School of Law, BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Dr. Vijayakanthan Selvaraj

    Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Dr.C. Karpagham

    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, St Joseph's Institute of Technology, OMR Chennai, India

  • Dr. AtulDattatraya Ghate

    Professor, Department of Management, Kalinga University, Raipur, India

  • Dr. Rajvir Saini

    Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Kalinga University, Raipur, India

How to Cite

Velanganni , D. ., Selvaraj , D. V. ., Karpagham , D. ., Ghate , D. A. ., & Saini , D. R. . (2025). Leader-Member Exchange Theory in Healthcare: Examining Its Role in Enhancing Team Collaboration and Productivity. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(SI-1), 142-147. https://doi.org/10.14419/v08jc698

Received date: May 15, 2025

Accepted date: June 7, 2025

Published date: August 28, 2025

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14419/v08jc698

Keywords:

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX); Leadership in Healthcare; Collaborative Teamwork; Employee Involvement; Productivity Enhancement; Organizational Effectiveness; Leadership Interactions; Communication Skills; Job Fulfillment; Decision-Making Processes.

Abstract

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory plays a crucial role in shaping leadership dynamics within healthcare settings by emphasizing the quality of relationships between leaders and their team members. Strong healthcare leadership is essential for promoting teamwork, boosting team unity, and increasing overall efficiency. This research investigates the use of LMX Theory within healthcare, exploring its influence on team effectiveness, employee involvement, and organizational productivity. A mixed-method approach is used, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews of health workers to evaluate the effectiveness of LMX-manual leadership. Results indicate that a positive LMX relationship improves communication and increases job satisfaction and decision-making within medical teams. The study also addresses challenges related to LMX leadership, such as bias and vague roles. This conclusion concludes with strategic suggestions for health organizations to strengthen the leader-reinforcement relations and increase the team's productivity based on LMX principles.

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Velanganni , D. ., Selvaraj , D. V. ., Karpagham , D. ., Ghate , D. A. ., & Saini , D. R. . (2025). Leader-Member Exchange Theory in Healthcare: Examining Its Role in Enhancing Team Collaboration and Productivity. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(SI-1), 142-147. https://doi.org/10.14419/v08jc698

Received date: May 15, 2025

Accepted date: June 7, 2025

Published date: August 28, 2025