According to the Path-Goal Theory, Employee Performance and Leadership Style

question 76

Multiple Choice

According to the path-goal theory, employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

• A) the leader adopts a directive style when the tasks are clear and the employee has the experience and the ability to handle them
• B) the leader displays directive behavior at all times
• C) the leadership style compensates for shortcomings in either the employee or the work setting
• D) the leader adopts a directive style of leadership with followers who have an internal locus of control

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