Jacob, a New Hire in the Traffic Department of an Advertising

question 107

Multiple Choice

Jacob, a new hire in the traffic department of an advertising agency, has little confidence in his ability and believes he only got the job because his uncle is the owner of the firm. According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leadership style is Jacob most likely to prefer?

• A)Achievement-oriented
• B)Cooperative
• C)Supportive
• D)Directive
• E)Participative

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