One of the concepts of Leader Member Exchange Theory is the existence of $$in$-$groups$$ and $$out groups$.$ The in$-$group includes followers with strong social ties to their leader in a supportive relationship characterized by high mutual trust, respect, loyalty, and influence. The out$-$group includes followers with few or no social ties to their leader, in a strictly task$-$centered relationship characterized by low exchange and top$-$down influence. Recall a work unit or organization you worked at $($e$.$g$.,$ club, athletics, volunteering, etc.$)$ that had both in$-$groups and out$-$groups. Describe some of the ways in which the leader$$s behavior and actions toward in$-$group and out$-$group members varied. How did leader behavior influence follower behavior in these groups?