Path-Goal Theory States That Directive Leadership Is NOT an Effective

question 27

Multiple Choice

Path-goal theory states that directive leadership is NOT an effective leadership style when:

• A) the employee's job is highly structured.
• B) the employee likes to be told what to do.
• C) the employee's job is highly complex.
• D) the employee doesn't know what is expected of him or her.
• E) Directive leadership is NOT an effective leadership style when any of these conditions exist.

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Perfect Competition

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Consumer

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Price

The monetary charge expected, imposed, or given in settlement for something.

Price Takers

Market participants who accept the prevailing market price without having the influence to alter it.