One of the Follower Characteristics in Path-Goal Theory Is Perception

question 30

Essay

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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Definitions:

Partial Pressures

The pressure that a single gas in a mixture of gases would exert if it alone occupied the entire volume of the mixture.

Total Pressure

The combined pressure exerted by a mixture of gases in a container, equal to the sum of the pressures that each gas would exert if it were alone.

Gases

States of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor shape, able to expand freely to fill any space available, such as oxygen and nitrogen.

Pulmonary Emphysema

A chronic respiratory disease where the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs are damaged, leading to breathlessness.