Path-Goal Theory

How leaders motivate followers to accomplish designated goals was the focus of which researcher(s)?

• House

• Kotter

• Fisher

• Hersey and Blanchard

Which of the following is not a leader behavior in path–goal theory?

• directive

• supportive

• delegating

• participative

At its core, path–goal theory is about how leaders ______ followers.

• direct

• motivate

• support

• reward

I am doing a task I do not really understand and need some specific rules by which to complete this task. Which leadership style would help me the most?

• directive behaviors

• achievement behaviors

• supportive behaviors

• participative behaviors

According to path–goal theory, directive communication is effective when followers are inexperienced and when the task is unstructured.

• True

• False

Once the follower displays certain characteristics when doing a task, the leader should always match his or her behavior to the follower’s characteristics.

• True

• False

Any obstacle that arise it is the leaders responsibility to help followers confront them.

• True

• False

What is a strength of the path-goal theory?

• The method can fail if the leader has flaws.

• Used as a guide to coach and motivate followers.

• Relies on the expectancy theory.

• Very easy to understand.