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

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of 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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Definitions:

Mood

A temporary state of mind or feeling that can influence an individual's perception and behavior.

Surface Acting

A person suppresses their true feelings while displaying the organizationally desirable ones.

True Feelings

Genuine, unaltered emotions or sentiments held by an individual.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions and those of others.