Path-Goal Theory Identifies Four Types of Behaviours in Which Leaders

question 57

Essay

Path-goal theory identifies four types of behaviours in which leaders can engage in,in order to motivate their subordinates.Discuss these types of behaviours and give one specific management example of how a manager could act according to each of these.

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Definitions:

Proposition

An expression or statement that can bear truth-values, serving as a fundamental component in constructing arguments and logical reasoning.

Adult Attachment Interview

A structured interview that assesses an adult's patterns of attachment by examining their childhood relationships with caregivers.

Mary Main

A prominent figure in psychology, known for her work in developing the Adult Attachment Interview and contributions to attachment theory.

Disorganized-Disoriented

A classification in attachment theory, describing children who exhibit inconsistent and contradictory behavior in the presence of a primary caregiver.