According to the path-goal theory, directive leadership will lead to higher employee satisfaction when there is ________ within a work group.
A) cohesiveness
B) high structure
C) substantial conflict
D) internal locus of control
Question 2According 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
Question 3When Fred recently met with the employees to let them know the product schedules and what he expected of them, he displayed which of the following leadership styles?
A) directive
B) supportive
C) participative
D) achievement-oriented
Question 4Which of the following is included in the class of contingency variables termed environment by the path-goal theory?
A) task structure and formal authority system
B) locus of control and experience
C) perceived ability
D) employee satisfaction
Question 5Which of the following is included in the class of contingency variables termed follower by the path-goal theory?
A) locus of control
B) work group relationships
C) employee compensation
D) formal authority system
Question 6According to the path-goal model, when Ginger spends time with the employees so they can see that she is friendly and has concern for them, she displays which of the following leadership styles?
A) considerate
B) supportive
C) participative
D) people-oriented
Question 7The path-goal theory is a(n) ________ model of leadership that extracts key elements from the expectancy theory of motivation.
A) fixed
B) alternative
C) contingency
D) untested
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