Theory Foundations
Within Path-Goal theory, motivation is conceptualized from what other theory?
Vroom's Expectancy Theory
This leadership style is similar to the "initiating structure" concept described in the Ohio State studies.
Directive Leadership
This type of task characteristic may call for leadership involvement (to provide structure).
Design of the Task
The first criticism of Path-Goal Theory basically says the theory has a lot going on at once. You could say it is too ______.
Complex
How many bridges connect to Manhattan (NY)?
21
Unlike Situational Leadership Theory, Path-Goal Theory emphasizes the relationship between the leader's style and the _____ of the followers and the ______ setting.
characteristics; organizational
Name the type of leadership style from the video clip.
Participative Leadership
What happens to the need for directive leadership as a follower's perception of their abilities and competence increase?
Goes Down (Decreases)
The last criticism of Path-Goal Theory states there is a heavy emphasis on one person in the relationship between leader and follower. Theoretically, Path-Goal Theory is a ______ approach.
Leader-Centric
What toppings are on a New York style hotdog?
Sauerkraut, Spicy Brown Mustard, and Onions
Name three of the four main theorists for Path-Goal theory.
House, Mitchell, Evans, Dessler
This leadership behavior is characterized by a leader who challenges followers to perform work at the highest level possible.
Achievement-Oriented Leadership
Unsatisfied, Need for Affiliation, and Need for Human Touch
Path-Goal Theory makes some pretty broad assumptions about the leader's skills, especially this skill.
Advanced Communication
What is the longest running broadway show?
The Phantom of the Opera
Path-Goal theory is useful because it continually reminds leaders that their central purpose is what?
To help followers define their goals
Name the type of leader behavior from the video clip.
Supportive Leadership
There are two different dimensions for locus of control. Which leadership style is most satisfying for followers with an internal locus of control?
Participative Leadership
Path-Goal Theory sounds like it will be self-explanatory when you say it out loud. Unfortunately, it fails to adequately explain what?
The relationship between leader behavior and follower motivation.
This quintessential theater has hosted legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Usher, James Brown, Alicia Keys, and Lionel Richie.
The Apollo Theater
In the Basic Idea Behind Path-Goal Theory (Figure 6.1), there are four aspects a leader is responsible for. What are they?
Define goals, clarify path, remove obstacles, and provide support
House published a reformulated Path-Goal Theory in which he added four new leadership behaviors. What were they?
Work Facilitation, Group-Oriented Decision Process, Work-Group Representation and Networking, and Value-Based Leadership Behavior
Name the three primary task characteristics.
Design of the Followers' Task, Formal Authority System, and Primary Work Group of Followers
Why does Northouse state that "the claims of Path-Goal Theory remain tentative"?
Failed replication attempts, partial support from empirical studies, numerous versions of the theory have gone untested, etc.
How can you identify where you are in Central Park without a phone, map, or asking a friend?
Coded Numbers on Light Posts (the first few digits represent the street number, and the last digit indicates the side of the park (even numbers for east, odd numbers for west).