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Article 1: Theory X and Theory Y

Sager, K. (2008). An Exploratory Study of the Relationships Between Theory X/Y Assumptions and Superior Communicator Style. Management Communication Quarterly, 22(2), 288 – 312.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. In what contexts might a Theory X leadership style be effective for you?  When would you prefer working someone who uses Theory Y to motivate others?
2. How do leaders using Theory X tend to communicate?  How to leaders using Theory Y often communicate?
    

Article 2: Destructive Laissez-Faire Leadership

Buch, R., Martinsen, Ø. L., & Kuvaas, B. (2015). The Destructiveness of Laissez-Faire Leadership Behavior: The Mediating Role of Economic Leader–Member Exchange Relationships. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 22(1), 115-124.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. Why would an ELMX relationship be more impersonal?
2. How would you differentiate ELMX and SLMX theories?