The early studies in LMX reported that ______.
A) after the in-groups are formed, the vertical dyads are formed
B) after the out-groups are formed, the vertical dyads are formed
C) the vertical dyads form the basis for in-group and out-group formation
D) the vertical dyads are independent from in-group and out-group formation

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The early studies in Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) theory reported that the vertical dyads, or the relationship between a leader and a follower, form the basis for in-group and out-group formation. In other words, a leader will develop different levels of exchange relationships with different followers, resulting in the formation of in-groups and out-groups.

The Early Studies in LMX Reported That ______