Question 1

Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and giving guidance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Path-goal leadership is not a trait approach that locks leaders into only one kind of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer which type of leadership behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supportive
B)   Directive
C)   Participative
D)   Achievement oriented
E)   ConsiderationF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

According to path-goal theory, achievement-oriented leadership is most effective in settings where followers are required to perform unambiguous tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Your supervisor gives you a new project. You are informed that you have exactly 1 week to complete it and are handed an outline of what the final project should resemble. According to path-goal theory, which behavior best describes your supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supportive
B)   Directive
C)   Participative
D)   Achievement oriented
E)   ConsiderationF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Path-goal theory integrates into which of the following theories of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leader emergence theory.
B)   Contingency approach.
C)   Expectancy theory.
D)   Transformational leadership.
E)   Great man theory.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Challenging followers to perform work at the highest levels possible is an example of which leadership behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supportive
B)   Directive
C)   Participative
D)   Achievement oriented
E)   ConsiderationF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following leadership theories expects the leader to continually be concerned about subordinate motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Situational leadership theory
B)   Contingency theory
C)   Path-goal theory
D)   Leader-member exchange theory
E)   Transformational leadership theoryF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to autonomous group members with unstructured tasks from a

Accepted Answer

A)   Directive style.
B)   Supportive style.
C)   Participative style.
D)   Achievement style.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Each week your supervisor holds a meeting in which he invites you and all the other employees to give feedback regarding current projects. According to path-goal theory, which behavior best describes your supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supportive
B)   Directive
C)   Participative
D)   Achievement-oriented
E)   ConsiderationF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The need for directive leadership increases when employees

Accepted Answer

A)   Believe that outside circumstances control their lives.
B)   Believe they are in charge of their lives.
C)   Feel competent to complete their work.
D)   Want to help make decisions.
E)   Are involved in the leadership aspects.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Path-goal theory is based on motivation principles drawn from expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A disadvantage of path-goal theory is that its approach could foster subordinate dependency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to path-goal theory, when jobs are very complex, supportive leadership should be provided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As the followers' perception of their own ability and competence increases

Accepted Answer

A)   Need for supportive leadership goes down.
B)   Need for supportive leadership goes up.
C)   Need for directive leadership goes up.
D)   Need for directive leadership goes down.
E)   Need for participative leadership goes down.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Path-goal theory is criticized for its over-emphasis on the leader and not so much on the follower. This may lead to follower dependence on the leader. What would you recommend to an organization wanting to avoid such outcomes? Use specific behaviors of the leader and give examples.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

With path-goal theory incorporating so many different aspects of leadership within its model, which of the following could be argued?

Accepted Answer

A)   The practical use of the theory is not valid.
B)   It fails to determine the role of motivation.
C)   It allows the leader to have a wider range of options as leader.
D)   It is difficult to use the theory fully when trying to improve the leadership process.
E)   It simplifies the theory as to allow greater implementation of the theory.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

It is accurate to say that directive leadership

Accepted Answer

A)   Attempts to make work challenging.
B)   Provides performance standards.
C)   Invites shared decision-making.
D)   Is feedback oriented.
E)   Considers well-being.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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A disadvantage of path-goal theory is that its approach could foster subordinate dependency.

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According to path-goal theory, achievement-oriented leadership is most effective in settings where followers are required to perform unambiguous tasks.

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According to path-goal theory, when jobs are very complex, supportive leadership should be provided.

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As the followers' perception of their own ability and competence increases

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Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to autonomous group members with unstructured tasks from a

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Path-goal leadership is not a trait approach that locks leaders into only one kind of leadership.

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Each week your supervisor holds a meeting in which he invites you and all the other employees to give feedback regarding current projects. According to path-goal theory, which behavior best describes your supervisor?

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Path-goal theory integrates into which of the following theories of leadership?

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Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and giving guidance.

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With path-goal theory incorporating so many different aspects of leadership within its model, which of the following could be argued?

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It is accurate to say that directive leadership

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Challenging followers to perform work at the highest levels possible is an example of which leadership behavior?

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Path-goal theory is based on motivation principles drawn from expectancy theory.

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The need for directive leadership increases when employees

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Your supervisor gives you a new project. You are informed that you have exactly 1 week to complete it and are handed an outline of what the final project should resemble. According to path-goal theory, which behavior best describes your supervisor?

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Subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer which type of leadership behavior?

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Path-goal theory is criticized for its over-emphasis on the leader and not so much on the follower. This may lead to follower dependence on the leader. What would you recommend to an organization wanting to avoid such outcomes? Use specific behaviors of the leader and give examples.

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According to path-goal theory, when jobs are very complex, supportive leadership should be provided.

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