Exam 6: Pathgoal Theory

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Path-goal theory is criticized for its over-emphasis on the leader and not so much on the follower.This may lead to follower dependence on the leader.What would you recommend to an organization wanting to avoid such outcomes? Use specific behaviors of the leader and give examples.

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There are multiple leader behaviors,task characteristics,and follower characteristics in path-goal theory that must be assessed correctly and integrated for effective leadership. This is a

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Path-goal theory was developed to

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Leaders who give followers instructions about task accomplishment are using

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Manuel has a good sense of who he is and is confident that what he does and how he responds to situations will help him achieve his goals. Manuel has

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Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to dogmatic/authoritarian followers from a

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Tasks that are unclear and ambiguous call for leadership input that

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In path-goal theory,the main components are ______,______,and ________.

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I am doing a job that has ambiguous rules for which I need clarity. I need my leader to

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In path-goal theory,when tasks are ambiguous,three different styles of leadership are prescribed. How would a leader know which one to choose?

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Leaders adjust their behaviors based on

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Which of the following leadership theories expects the leader to continually be concerned about subordinate motivation?

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Path-goal theory

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Leaders who challenge their followers to perform their very best are using

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One of the follower characteristics in path-goal theory is perception of ability. As perception of ability goes up,directive leadership should go down. Why is this? And what is the effect on the follower if directive leadership continues to be used?

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My job is data entry,which I do all day long every day of the week. This is a(n)

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Followers who prefer authoritarian leadership benefit from

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Followers with an internal locus of control believe

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Once a leader adjusts his/her style to match a follower's needs,he/she should continue to use that style with that follower.

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Expectancy theory,when applied in path-goal leadership says

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