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Which of the following is/are postulates of the path – goal theory?

I.     The leader clearly defines the path to goal attainment for subordinates. II.     The leader motivates subordinates to participate in decision-making. III.    The leader sets clear and specific goals for subordinates. IV.  The leader suitably rewards employees as per their performance. (a)  Only (II) above  (b)  Only (IV) above (c)  Both (II) and (IV) above      (d)  (I), (II) and (IV) above  (e)  All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.

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Question added by DR MD ANWAR HOSSAIN , Moderator , bayt.com
Date Posted: 2016/10/14

The leader suitably rewards employees as per their performance. The leader motivates subordinate to participate in decision making

option (e) is the correct answer

hisham abu dagga
by hisham abu dagga , Project Manager / مدير مشاريع , مؤسسة عبدالكريم العواض للمقاولات

___________Thank you for the invitation. Option E. ________

MOHAMMAD MAHMOUD HASAN AL-HASHASH
by MOHAMMAD MAHMOUD HASAN AL-HASHASH , مدير صيانه , شركة الاستراتيجي للتجاره

the correct answer is E

 

regards

ghazi Almahadeen
by ghazi Almahadeen , Project Facilitator , Jordan River Foundation

Thanks for the invite ............................e

Imran Ahmed
by Imran Ahmed , Manager-Planning & Delay Analyst , Nesma United Industries (NUI) Saudi Arabia

Option-E  All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above..........................................................

 

ACHMAD SURJANI
by ACHMAD SURJANI , General Manager Operations , Sinar Jaya Group Ltd

About Path-Goal Theory

According to it, if you want your people to achieve their goals, you need to help, support, and motivate them. You can do this in three ways:

  1. Helping them identify and achieve their goals.
  2. Clearing away obstacles, thereby improving performance.
  3. Offering appropriate rewards along the way.

 

To do this, you can use four different types of leadership:

 

  • Supportive leadership – Here, you focus on relationships. You show sensitivity to individual team members' needs, and you consider your team members' best interests. This leadership style is best when tasks are repetitive or stressful.
  • Directive leadership – With this, you communicate goals and expectations, and you assign clear tasks. This style works best when tasks or projects are unstructured, or when tasks are complex and team members are inexperienced.
  • Participative leadership – With participative leadership, you focus on mutual participation. You consult with your group, and you consider their ideas and expertise before making a decision. This approach works best when your team members are experienced, when the task is complex and challenging, and when your team members want to give you their input.
  • Achievement-oriented leadership – Here, you set challenging goals for your team. You have confidence in your team's abilities, so you expect your team to perform well, and you maintain high standards for everyone. This style works best when team members are unmotivated or unchallenged in their work.

 

so the answer is E. All of above correct

Sattar Abdulkarim  Mohamed
by Sattar Abdulkarim Mohamed , Country Sales Director , Ideal Technical Solutions

Thank you for the invitation. Option E. Leader has to do all of them to his subordinates.

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

ALL:

I.     The leader clearly defines the path to goal attainment for subordinates. 

II.     The leader motivates subordinates to participate in decision-making. 

III.    The leader sets clear and specific goals for subordinates.

 IV.  The leader suitably rewards employees as per their performance.

Krishna   KHASANIS  PMP
by Krishna KHASANIS PMP , Project Manager-Electrical , Larsen & Toubro Ltd, P T & D (International)

Thanks for the invite.

I prefer to go with D.

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