According to the Path-Goal Theory, Employee Performance and Leadership Style

question 60

Multiple Choice

According to the path-goal theory, employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

• A) the leader adopts a directive style when the tasks are clear and the employee has the experience and the ability to handle them
• B) the leader displays directive behavior at all times
• C) the leadership style compensates for shortcomings in either the employee or the work setting
• D) the leader adopts a directive style of leadership with followers who have an internal locus of control
• E) the leader recognizes that the employee desires to be empowered

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competitor

A firm that operates in a market with many other firms offering similar but not identical products, leading to competitive pricing and product differentiation.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms selling similar but not identical products, allowing for some degree of market power and price control by individual firms.

Resource Allocation

The process of distributing available resources among various projects or business units.

Monopolistic Competition

A market framework where numerous sellers present unique products, granting them a certain level of influence over the market.