Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Hypotheses

question 33

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 highly perceived ability or with considerable experience.
• C)The more clear and bureaucratic the formal authority relationships, the more leaders should exhibit supportive behaviour and de-emphasise directive behaviour.
• D)Subordinates with an external locus of control will be more satisfied with a participative style.
• E)Directive leadership will lead to higher employee satisfaction when there is substantive conflict within a work group.

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