Which of the Following Statements Is Most Closely Associated with the Concepts

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most closely associated with the concepts of the path-goal theory of leadership?

• A) Achievement of organizational goals is more important than the paths used to achieve them.
• B) Managers must set the goals for performance and allow employees to select the path they use to achieve the goal.
• C) Directive behavior is not appropriate when precise performance goals and procedures exist.
• D) Effective leaders are characterized by high degree of acceptance and low task-orientation.
• E) Managers can help job performance by showing employees how their performance directly affects reception of rewards.

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Definitions:

Media Richness

The degree to which a communication medium is capable of reproducing the information sent over it without loss or distortion, affecting its effectiveness in conveying complex messages.

Management By Walking Around

A managerial style where leaders unofficially and regularly walk through the workplace to engage with employees, gather insights, and foster communications.

Filtering

The process of withholding or distorting information as it is transmitted up or down the organizational hierarchy.

Communication Process

The steps through which information is conveyed between a sender and a receiver, including encoding, medium of transmission, decoding, and feedback.