The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of leader–member exchange (LMX) quality on in-role job performance and the moderating effect of learning organization culture in a Korean conglomerate. The results indicate that LMX quality had a significant impact on employees’ job performance as rated by their supervisors. In addition, although no direct relationship was found to be significant, the moderating effects of the two dimensions of learning organization culture on the relationship between LMX quality and in-role job performance were significant. With regards to the demographic variables, male employees received higher ratings on their job performance reviews as assessed by their supervisors. Finally, implications, limitations, and research recommendations are discussed.
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