Which of the Following Is Not One of the Hypotheses

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the hypotheses that have evolved from the path-goal theory?

• A) Supportive leadership results in high employee performance and satisfaction when subordinates are performing structured tasks.
• B) Directive leadership is likely to be perceived as redundant among subordinates with high perceived ability or with considerable experience.
• C) The clearer and more bureaucratic the formal authority relationships, the more leaders should exhibit supportive behavior and deemphasize directive behavior.
• D) Subordinates with an external locus of control will be less satisfied with a directive leadership style.

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