SCENARIO 8-2 You Have Been Given the Opportunity to Share Your Knowledge

question 13

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 8-2
You have been given the opportunity to share your knowledge of the path-goal theory of leadership with a group of managers.You begin by explaining that an important component of path-goal theory is the contribution of contingency factors,which control for the effectiveness of one leadership behaviour versus another.These contingency factors are organized into two groups: subordinate and environmental.

-Referring to SCENARIO 8-2,the theory proposes guidelines for leaders to be effective.These include

• A)letting employees know what they need to do to receive rewards.
• B)being directive and setting goals.
• C)allowing employees to set their own goals.
• D)empowering employees as much as possible.
• E)focusing on production orientation.

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