Exam 6: Path-Goal Theory

Expectancy theory,when applied in path-goal leadership says ______.

With path-goal theory incorporating so many different aspects of leadership within its model,which of the following could be argued?

Path-goal theory is ______.

An advantage of using path-goal theory is ______.

Which researcher(s)focused on how leaders motivate followers to accomplish designated goals?

I am tired of doing the same old boring job.I need my leader to ______.

In contexts where the group norms are weak or non-supportive,leadership assists in building ______ and ______.

According to path-goal theory,leadership does all of the following except ______.

A strength of the path-goal theory is ______.

Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer directive leadership.

Your supervisor gives you a new project.You are informed that you have exactly 1 week to complete it and are handed an outline of what the final project should resemble.According to path-goal theory,which behavior best describes your supervisor?

I am really frustrated and unsatisfied with my work right now.I need my leader to ______.

Which two path-goal leader behaviors are also leader behaviors in the situational approach?

Briefly describe one criticism of path-goal theory.

In a sentence,explain what path-goal theory is designed to explain.

I am doing a task I find very boring and unchallenging.Which leadership style would help me the most?

Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and mentoring in Mumford's Skills Model.

Path-goal theory ______.

This challenging new project is exciting and I cannot wait to see how great it is going to be when I am finished.Which leadership style would help me the most?

If an employee is uncertain that her efforts will pay off,then path-goal theory suggests ______.