Which Theory States That Supervisors' Attitudes and Expectations of Employees

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which theory states that supervisors' attitudes and expectations of employees, and how they treat them largely determine employee performance?

• A) Expectation theory
• B) Pygmalion effect
• C) Hawthorne effect
• D) Halo effect

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Definitions:

Path-Goal Theory

A leadership theory that suggests a leader's behavior is contingent to the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of their subordinates, and that it should align with the employees' goals.

Leadership Style

The approach and technique adopted by a leader to guide, influence, and lead a group towards achieving its goals.

Achievement-Oriented Leadership

A leadership style focused on setting challenging goals and seeking continuous improvement in team performance.

Path-Goal Theory

A leadership theory that emphasizes the role of a leader in defining goals and laying down paths for subordinates to achieve those goals.