This study attempts to investigate the impact of leader member exchange differentiation on team member exchange, knowledge sharing behaviour and overall effects on team performance in terms of innovativeness and constraint adherence. Knowledge is now become one of the most important strategic resources to gain competitive advantage. Therefore, it is important to understand how knowledge sharing can be facilitated in groups. This study presents a model that identifies factors of leader member exchange, team member exchange, and knowledge sharing behaviour that significantly influence team performance.

LIST OF FIGURES………………………………………………………………………….V
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………1
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 LMX Differentiation and TMX ....................................................................................... 4
2.2 TMX and team performance ........................................................................................... 6
2.3 TMX and knowledge sharing behaviour ......................................................................... 8
2.4 Knowledge Sharing Behaviour and team performance ................................................ 10
2.5 KSB Mediation effect on TMX and team performance ................................................ 12
2.6 Conceptual Framework ................................................................................................. 14
CHAPTER THREE: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
3.1 Discussion and Implications .......................................................................................... 15
3.2 Conclusion .................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Suggestions for future research……………………………………………………….18
REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... 19
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Figure 2-1 A Conceptual Model of the Study …………………………………………..14

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