Predicting Employee Turnover from Leader-Member Exchange: A Failure to Replicate

Abstract

The article discusses research pertaining to the effect of leadership on employee turnover rates. Research has shown a correlation between employee turnover and leadership or management styles. Researchers were unable to establish a correlation between leader-member exchange and employee turnover. Previous studies revealed a strong relationship between leader-member exchange and employee turnover rates among high-level employees. Experts say labor turnover may be due to employees being attracted away to other divisions of an organization.