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    The term path-goal is derived from the belief that effective leaders clarify the path to help their followers get from where they are to the achievement of their work goals and make the journey along the path easier by reducing roadblocks and pitfalls (Robbins 2001‚ p. 229). The path-goal theory developed by Robert House is based on the expectancy theory of motivation. The leader ’s job is viewed as coaching or guiding workers to choose the best paths for reaching their goals. "Best" is judged by

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    12/12/2014 Path-Goal Theory of Leadership Path-Goal Leadership Theory The Path-Goal model is a theory based on specifying a leader ’s style[1] or behavior that best fits the employee and work environment in order to achieve goals (House‚ Mitchell‚ 1974). The goal is to increase an employee ’s motivation‚ empowerment‚ and satisfaction so that they become productive members of the organization. Path-Goal is based on Vroom ’s (1964) expectancy theory[2] in which an individual will act in a certain

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    PATH GOAL THEORY OF LEADERSHIP The path-goal theory‚ also known as the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness or the path-goal model‚ is a leadership theory in the field of organizational studies developed by Robert House‚ an Ohio State University graduate‚ in 1971 and revised in 1996. The theory states that a leader ’s behavior is contingent to the satisfaction‚ motivation and performance of his subordinates. The Path-Goal Theory of Leadership was developed to describe the way that leaders

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    become a leader? According to Riggio (2013)‚ leadership is the ability to guide people to success. The path-goal theory expands on this definition by including that the leaders responsibility is to help the achieve the groups goals (Riggio‚2013). The trait theory of leadership involves looking into the traits that create an active‚competent leader. A trait is considered a quality an individual has that is predisposed or part of their personality. This theory mainly involves mainly looking at and determining

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    Path- Goal Theory of Leadership Torey Shannon and There are many theories that are considered relevant when it comes to interpersonal relationships and the roles of leaders in behavioral science. According to Robert House‚ the relevance of these theories to the overall success of the organization is skewed. Robert House is an American Psychologist who graduated from Ohio State University with a Ph.D. in Management. He formulated The Path-Goal Theory of Leader Effectiveness (House‚ 1971).

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    PATH-GOAL THEORY OF SALES LEADERSHIP Developed by Robert House‚ an Ohio State University graduate‚ in 1971.The theory states that effectiveness of a leader is influenced by the interaction and their behaviour of developing ways to guide‚ encourage and support their subordinates to choose the best path to reach their goals and the organisation’s goals as well. A leader must: • Clarify the path (for reaching the goal) so subordinates know which way to go. • Remove roadblocks that are stopping

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    Path Goal Theory In order to encourage‚ support and motivate their followers‚ Path Goal Theory requires a leader to take into account situational factors when adapting a leadership style. Successful integration of situational factors with a leadership style can lead to maximized satisfaction and effort from the follower. The Path Goal Theory states leaders must: • Forge a path for followers to obtain their goal through coaching and direction • Remove roadblocks and obstacles that are preventing

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    Path-Goal Theory (Robert House) Summary Study questions: • What are the two primary goals of a leader/manager? • Think of the most common categories of situations that might prevent workers from achieving these goals? • For each category of goals‚ what can the leader do to remove the barrier and get the worker back on the path toward the goal? • When might people prefer directive leadership (relate this to locus of control) House proposes that the leader can affect the performance‚ satisfaction

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    PATH GOAL THEORY OF LEADERSHIP Leadership is the key issue in the development and advancement of groups‚ organizations‚ society and nations. The study of leadership plays a vital role in the behavioral and management sciences. It has also received a lot of attention‚ as well as is intensively explored even up to this day. This paper will be covering leadership proposed by Robert House which describes four styles of leadership‚ namely: (1) supportive leadership‚ (2) directive leadership‚ (3) participative

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    Technical Details Name(s): Path-Goal Theory Author: Robert House Classification: Contingency or Transactional Leadership Theory Year: 1971‚ revised in 1996 Pro’s In a situation where something needs to be done in a short time - such as emergencies and complicated situations in which there is a time constraint‚ this method may be preferable. The formulator of the theory‚ Robert House acknowledges that "all theories ....are ultimately incorrect..." and that "A theory which cannot be mortally

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