Abstract
This study aimed at examining the influence of followers’ behaviour leader-member exchange (LMX), using two self-administered questionnaires completed by dyads (leaders and followers). The participants of the study were the leaders (30) and followers (182) from a public sector university. The findings suggested that followers’ characteristics and their behaviours were strong predictors of their leader’s perception of followers. Additionally, the study found a combined effect of followers’ behaviour and leaders’ perception in developing good quality exchange (LMX) among them. The results provide significant implications for followership research theory and extend comprehension of the role of followers in leadership research.