MEDIATING MECHANISM OF LMX IN THE ASSOCIATION OF AMBIDEXTROUS LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE-ORIENTED OCB

In the current study, the relationship between ambidextrous leadership and change-oriented organization citizenship behavior (CO-OCB) was tested through a mediated mechanism of leader-member exchange (LMX). To test the hypothesized association, the study took a sample of employees from small and medium enterprises in the textile sector of Pakistan. Their respective supervisors were also taken as respondents. The responses from 175 respondents were collected at two different points in time while maintaining an appropriate time interval. SPSS 24 and AMOS 24 were used for data analysis purposes. The study applied confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling for model fitness and direct effects, respectively. The mediated mechanism was tested by applying PROCESS macro. The study found a positive and significant association between ambidextrous leadership and CO-OCB. The study results also supported the mediating role of LMX in the hypothesized relationship. It is suggested, based on the study findings, that leaders promote risk-taking behaviors by establishing quality relationships with their subordinates to achieve innovative development goals.