Question 1

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

Question 2

Path-goal theory suggests all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   that task and subordinate characteristics affect leadership effectiveness
B)   that leaders should help subordinates around their difficulties by removing obstacles
C)   that subordinates with an external locus of control should be directed
D)   that leaders need confidence and articulateness

Question 3

House introduced new behaviors in his reformulated path-goal theory in 1996.These include all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   inherent trait approach
B)   group-oriented decision process
C)   work facilitation
D)   work-group representation and networking

Question 4

My job as a leader using path-goal theory is to use a style that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   that best fits the followers' needs
B)   that best fits the followers' needs and the type of job they are doing
C)   that best fits the leader's style and the followers' work style
D)   that best fits the followers' characteristics

Question 5

Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who are authoritarian prefer directive leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Jared just started a new job as a project manager at consulting firm,and his boss Kathy challenged him to establish a social media strategy for the company.The company currently has no social media presence.Jared is comfortable working on his own and has an internal locus of control.Using path-goal theory,what leadership behavior would you recommend Kathy apply,and what is one action you recommend she take?

Accepted Answer

Kathy should apply participati...

Question 7

Tasks that are unclear and ambiguous call for leadership input that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   provides structure
B)   provides support
C)   removes obstacles
D)   is achievement oriented

Question 8

Manuel has a good sense of who he is and is confident that what he does and how he responds to situations will help him achieve his goals.Manuel has ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   external locus of control
B)   need for affiliation
C)   internal locus of control
D)   authoritarian disposition

Question 9

Followers who have internal locus of control benefit from ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   directive leadership
B)   participative leadership
C)   supportive leadership
D)   achievement-oriented leadership

Question 10

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 11

Leaders who give followers instructions about task accomplishment are using ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   directive behaviors
B)   achievement behaviors
C)   supportive behaviors
D)   participative behaviors

Question 12

Despite the critiques,one of the key strengths of path-goal theory is its ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   practical nature
B)   basic focus on traits
C)   deep explanatory power
D)   emphasis on linkages

Question 13

According to path-goal theory,when an employee's tasks are complex and challenging and the employee has a high need to excel,the boss should apply ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   directive behaviors
B)   supportive behaviors
C)   participative behaviors
D)   achievement oriented behaviors

Question 14

Expectancy theory is about ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   clearing the path for followers
B)   rewarding followers for meeting their goals
C)   establishing work group norms
D)   anticipating leaders' needs

Question 15

Path-goal leadership is an approach to leadership for which many management training programs have been developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Followers with the desire to exceed expectations benefit from ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   directive leadership
B)   participative leadership
C)   supportive leadership
D)   achievement-oriented leadership

Question 17

According to path-goal theory,when a follower encounters some type of obstacle at work,the leader should help.What are two actions the leader can take?

Accepted Answer

Remove the obstacle ...

Question 18

Path-goal theory does not clearly show how ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   leader behaviors affect follower motivation levels
B)   motivation is achieved by followers
C)   whether or not leaders can adapt behaviors to different situations
D)   the best context for supportive behaviors

Question 19

Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to followers who need clarity and control from a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   achievement style
B)   supportive style
C)   directive style
D)   participative style

Question 20

My job does not have set ways of doing each task.This is a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   complex task characteristic
B)   ambiguous task characteristic
C)   repetitive task characteristic
D)   unchallenging task characteristic

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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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According to path-goal theory,when a follower encounters some type of obstacle at work,the leader should help.What are two actions the leader can take?

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Leaders who give followers instructions about task accomplishment are using ______.

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Despite the critiques,one of the key strengths of path-goal theory is its ______.

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Followers with the desire to exceed expectations benefit from ______.

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Tasks that are unclear and ambiguous call for leadership input that ______.

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Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who are authoritarian prefer directive leadership.

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Manuel has a good sense of who he is and is confident that what he does and how he responds to situations will help him achieve his goals.Manuel has ______.

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Path-goal leadership is an approach to leadership for which many management training programs have been developed.

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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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