Martin Is the Daytime Supervisor for a Packaging Assembly Line

question 53

Multiple Choice

Martin is the daytime supervisor for a packaging assembly line.He supervises 38 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training.Which of the following statements would indicate that Martin is following the path-goal model of leadership?

• A) Martin has a certain idea about how he should behave as a leader and what he should do for his team of workers.
• B) Martin does not feel like taking responsibility for leading his team because their jobs require minimal training.
• C) Martin's leadership skills are most effective when applied to match the characteristics of the situation at hand.
• D) Martin wants to develop a partnership with his team illustrated by reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking, and a sense of common fates.
• E) Martin likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to accomplishment of objectives.

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Definitions:

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