1. Why different dyadic relationships develop between a leader and individual subordinates.

2. Understand the major findings in research on leader-member exchange theory and the limitations of this research.

3. How leader behavior is influenced by attributions about the motives and skills of subordinates.

4. Understand appropriate ways to manage a subordinate who has performance deficiencies.

5. How leaders and followers attempt to manage impressions about their ability and motivation.

6. How attributions and implicit theories influence follower perception and evaluation of a leader.

7. What followers can do to have a more effective dyadic relationship with their leader.

8. How follower self-management can substitute for some aspects of leadership.