Both the Directive and Supportive Leader Behaviors in the Path-Goal

question 65

Essay

Both the directive and supportive leader behaviors in the path-goal approach are quite similar to the leader behaviors of the same name in the situational approach.Participative and achievement-oriented behaviors are different from the other two behaviors in situational approach (coaching and delegating).Compare and contrast these four behaviors using your knowledge of both the situational approach and path-goal approach.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing fear or anxiety, by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety-producing stimulus while teaching relaxation strategies.

Aversion Therapy

A psychological treatment method that uses negative stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors.

Behavioral Therapist

A mental health professional who uses techniques based on behavioral and cognitive psychology to treat psychological disorders and promote mental health.

Fear-Evoking Stimulus

An object, event, or situation that induces fear.