Which of the Following Is Not One of the Hypotheses

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the hypotheses that have evolved from the path-goal theory?

A) Supportive leadership results in high employee performance and satisfaction when subordinates are performing structured tasks.
B) Directive leadership is likely to be perceived as redundant among subordinates with high perceived ability or with considerable experience.
C) The clearer and more bureaucratic the formal authority relationships, the more leaders should exhibit supportive behavior and deemphasize directive behavior.
D) Subordinates with an external locus of control will be less satisfied with a directive leadership style.