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Esteban Escandon
on Dec 19, 2024Verified
According to the Path-goal Theory of leadership, task characteristics have a direct effect on subordinate effort and satisfaction.
Path-Goal Theory
A leadership theory that suggests leaders should adjust their style to fit the employee's and task's needs to achieve a goal.
Task Characteristics
The attributes or features inherent in work-related activities that affect how they are perceived and performed.
Subordinate Effort
The exertion of energy or application of skills by individuals or teams at lower hierarchical levels within an organization, usually directed towards achieving the organization's objectives.
- Interpret the Path-goal Theory’s stance on task characteristics and their effects.
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Learning Objectives
- Interpret the Path-goal Theory’s stance on task characteristics and their effects.