Briefly Explain House's Path-Goal Theory of Leadership

question 3

Essay

Briefly explain House's path-goal theory of leadership.

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Definitions:

Stable Constructs

Psychological attributes or traits that are consistent and enduring over time, showing little variation across situations or in response to interventions.

Midrange

Theories or concepts that operate at an intermediate level of abstraction, bridging the gap between grand theories and specific empirical instances, often in the context of social sciences.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A phenomenon where an initially inaccurate expectation leads to actions that cause the expectation to come true, thereby confirming its own accuracy.

Outcome Expectancy

An individual's belief about the likelihood that a specific behavior or action will lead to a particular outcome.