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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Definitions:

Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Veins

Tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.

Axillary Artery

An artery that carries oxygenated blood to the axilla (armpit) area and to the upper limb.

Brachium

The upper arm area between the shoulder and the elbow.