According to the leader$$member exchange model $($LMX$),$ all of the following describe out$-$group members EXCEPT:

a$.$ they are assigned to mundane tasks.

b$.$ they receive fewer rewards.

c$.$ they tend to have higher levels of performance than in$-$group members.

d$.$ they receive weaker support from the leader.

e$.$ they are not $$in the loop$$ as information is shared.