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Research Objective

To investigate the indirect impact of leader-member exchange (LMX) between team-focus transformational leadership (TFTL) and project success (PS), and to examine the moderation of team cohesiveness (TC) on these relationships.

Methodology

The study employed a quantitative approach with data collected in two phases from permanent employees of construction firms in Lahore and Faisalabad, Pakistan. A five-point Likert scale was used for measurement. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS and Smart-PLS.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD
    A[Data Collection Two Phases] --> B[Data Evaluation using SPSS and Smart-PLS];
    B --> C[Hypothesis Testing];
    C --> D[Results and Analysis];
    D --> E[Discussion and Conclusion];                    

Discussion

The findings support the hypotheses, indicating that TFTL positively influences project success, with LMX acting as a mediator. Team cohesiveness plays a crucial moderating role, enhancing the positive relationships between TFTL and PS, and LMX and PS. The study highlights the importance of LMX and TC in achieving project success, particularly within the construction industry in developing economies.

Key Findings

- TFTL has a direct positive impact on PS.
- LMX mediates the relationship between TFTL and PS.
- TC moderates the relationship between TFTL and PS, strengthening it.
- TC moderates the relationship between LMX and PS, strengthening it.
- TC moderates the indirect effect of TFTL on PS via LMX, strengthening it.

Conclusion

The study concludes that TFTL, mediated by LMX and moderated by TC, significantly contributes to project success. These findings offer theoretical and practical implications for leadership, organizational behavior, and project management, emphasizing the value of fostering strong leader-member relationships and team cohesion.

Fact Check

- Data was collected from 263 completed survey forms out of 350 distributed in the first phase, resulting in a response rate of 74.57%.
- The study utilized a 14-item scale for TFTL, an 11-item scale for LMX, a 5-item scale for TC, and a 14-item scale for PS.
- The findings indicate a direct positive influence of TFTL on PS (β = 0.151, p < 0.05), LMX on PS (β = 0.484, p < 0.001), and TC on PS (β = 0.400*, p < 0.001).

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