Path-Goal Theory Is Concerned with

question 25

Multiple Choice

Path-goal theory is concerned with

• A)the relationship between the followers' personal goals and the leaders' organizational goals.
• B)how leaders influence subordinates' perceptions of their work goals and how those goals might be attained.
• C)the level of participation that a leader might allow a workgroup to assume under varying conditions.
• D)the personal style of the leader in combination with the maturity level of followers.
• E)how leaders go about making decisions in order to attain organizational goals.

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