Path-Goal Theory Argues That

question 87

Multiple Choice

Path-goal theory argues that:

• A)leadership is relatively unimportant in organizations.
• B)participative leadership is the most effective style of leadership.
• C)supportive leadership is best where the employee's job is highly satisfying.
• D)great leaders are born,not made.
• E)the most effective leader behaviour depends on the situation.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

An unconditionally effective stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Social Learning Theorists

Experts who study and explain how people learn behaviors, attitudes, and expectations through their interactions and observations in a social context.

Vicarious Learning

Learning that occurs by observing the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors, without experiencing them directly.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process where behaviors are influenced by consequences, including rewards and punishments.