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Application of Path- Goal Theory

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Application of Path- Goal Theory
Harry knows that there are a variety of differing ways to effectively lead. However, he would like to be more effective at his job as well as helping his first- line managers also be effective leaders. As he thinks about his first- line managers, he realizes that they all demonstrate a wide variety of leadership styles. Jennie lets her employees know exactly what is expected of them and gives specific guidelines on how tasks are to be accomplished. Jack, on the other hand, always solicits employee information and suggestions before making a decision. Kate expects so much from her employees. She sets challenging goals and expects her employees to reach those goals. Then, there is Frank who is always outgoing and friendly, endlessly concerned with his employees and their welfare. Harry decides to use House's path- goal theory to analyze his current situation.
-This theory proposes that leader behavior will be ineffective when it is redundant to sources of or ________ incongruent with ________ .

Definitions:

Shaping

A method of conditioning whereby successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced, gradually leading to the acquisition of the target behavior.

Primary Reinforcers

Primary reinforcers refer to stimuli that satisfy basic survival needs and do not require learning to become pleasurable or desirable, such as food, water, and warmth.

Aversive Stimuli

Unpleasant or noxious stimuli used in behavioral conditioning to elicit a negative response, teaching the subject to avoid the stimuli.

Reinforcement Schedule

A plan or rule that determines how often a behavior is reinforced in operant conditioning.