Question

1. According to the path-goal theory, a leader should choose from among four different leadership styles to achieve optimum results in a given situation. Based on your studies in this course, use relevant examples to explain the components of the path-goal theory.

Answer 1

The path-goal theory, also referred as the path–goal theory of leader effectiveness or the path–goal model is theory on leadership model suggested by  Robert House in the year of 1974. The objective of this theory goal is to increase your employees' motivation, empowerment, and satisfaction so as to transform them to be productive members of the organization. Theories development was influenced by  the expectancy theory of motivation developed by Victor Vroom in 1964. The path-goal theory was first introduced in the year 1970 by Martin Evans (1970) and further developed by House (1971).It can be best considered as a process in which leaders choose behaviors that are best suited to the employees' needs and the working environment so that they may best guide the employees through their path in fulfilling the objectives and goals in best possible and effective way .

It has 4 components :

1) Leader behavior

2) Environmental contingencies

3)Leader effectiveness

4) Employee contingencies

A leader following this style will provide clarification at the outset of about works assigned at any time necessary in order to keep memebers to qchieve  goals. An example of this type of manager is one who provides a clear outline of what the business needs to achieve and illustrates exactly to subordinates what they must do to help reach this objective. These goals and the manner in which the employees work to secure them should be intrinsically satisfying to each worker.