Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes the Path-Goal Theory

question 173

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes the path-goal theory of leadership?

• A) It suggests that leader style cannot be changed,and thus we must change the situation when there is a mismatch.
• B) It prescribes the relationship-oriented style as the most effective.
• C) It suggests that leaders can use any one of four styles of leadership as required.
• D) It calls for varying degrees of subordinate participation.
• E) It describes the characteristics of effective leaders.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of production or sales volumes, including rent, salaries, and insurance costs.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how a company's operating income responds to a change in sales volume, indicating the proportion of fixed versus variable costs.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary based on the amount of products or services a company generates.

Break-Even Number

The quantity of products or services a business needs to sell to cover its costs, without making a profit or a loss.