Which of the Following Is True About House's Path-Goal Theory

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about House's path-goal theory?

• A)It suggests that managers cannot adopt different leadership styles in different situations.
• B)It suggests that rewards should be used as a measure of approval for past performances, rather than as motivators.
• C)It treats the situation within which leadership occurs as irrelevant when studying effective leaders.
• D)It suggests using coercive power to ensure high performance and goal attainment.
• E)It suggests that subordinates need to be motivated depending on their nature and that of their work.

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