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Of the various leadership styles suggested by the path-goal theory, which of the following statements is/are true about ‘supportive leadership’?

I.     It involves creating a pleasant organizational climate. II.     It involves providing clear guidelines to subordinates. III.    It shows concern for subordinates. IV.   It corresponds to task-centered leadership described in other leadership theories. (a) Only (II) above (b) Both (I) and (III) above (c) Both (II) and (IV) above (d) (I), (II) and (III) above (e) (I), (III) and (IV) above.

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Question added by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India
Date Posted: 2015/04/12
Wasi Rahman Sheikh
by Wasi Rahman Sheikh , WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR , AL MUTLAQ FURNITURE MFG

Answer will be option b) <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

     

Sheila Marie Laurencio
by Sheila Marie Laurencio , Procurement Secretary , Reliance Electromechanical Plumbing and Contracting Co. LLC

e-I, III and IV. An effective leader has an effective sub-ordinates. To have an effective subordinates he/she must have a pleasant workplace towards subordinates that shows concern to the staff where both are focuses on the attainment of company's goal. An effective leader will be able to let the staff do for the company and for themselves too but all will be in accordance to the company set of policies and procedures.

 

AADIL MOBIN
by AADIL MOBIN , FIELD R&D ENGINEER , BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED

"b" is the suitable option for the mentioned question

Alex Al Yazouri
by Alex Al Yazouri , General Manager , Al Mushref Cooperative Society

(b) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Both (I) and (III) above

DR MD ANWAR HOSSAIN
by DR MD ANWAR HOSSAIN , Moderator , bayt.com

I seems option B is good option regarding the matter.

Vinod Jetley
by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India

(b)

The following statements are true about ‘supportive leadership’: I.     It involves creating a pleasant organizational climate. III.    It shows concern for subordinates. Instrumental leadership involves providing clear guidelines to subordinates. Hence, statement (II) is not true.           Supportive leadership corresponds to relationship-oriented leadership described in other leadership theories. Instrumental leadership corresponds to task-centered leadership described in other leadership theories.

Mohammed Asim Nehal
by Mohammed Asim Nehal , M Asim Nehal & Co , Chartered Accountants

Option b)           Supportive leadership corresponds to relationship-oriented leadership described in other leadership theories. 

Mohammed Shahid Ullah
by Mohammed Shahid Ullah , Executive Director (Finance) , Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited

The answer will be option (i) & (ii)

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