1. Path-Goal Theory
Group Five

2. What Needs to be Copied
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3. Definition
States that a leader is to assist their followers in obtaining their goals and providing direction needed. Also making sure that the goals work well with the organization’s.

4. History Developed in: University of Toronto By Prof. Martin Evans
Expanded:
Robert House

5. When to Use Different behaviours for different situations. Example:
Situation: Leadership Behaviour: Impact on Followers:
Follower lacks self confidence Supportive leadership High confidence to achieve
work outcome
Outcome:
Satisfaction in performance,
More effort

6. Included Leadership Behaviours
Directive Leader: Lets subordinates know what is expected of them. Schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks.
Supportive Leader: Leader is friendly and shows concern for the needs of the followers.

7. Cont. Leadership Behaviours
Participative Leader: Leader consults with group members and uses their suggestions before making a decision.
Achievement-Oriented Leader: Leader sets challenging goals and expects followers to perform at their highest level.

8. Real Life Example
Joe ran his own company, graduated University with a MBA, all before joining Sally’s Surplus store.
Joe isn’t happy as a front line employee, stocking shelves. He should’ve been promoted two years ago.

9. Continued
The manager receives word of Joe’s problem and decides to make a change. (using achievement –oriented leadership)
Joe is promoted to head of sales.
Now, Joe works twice as fast, arrives at work early, is motivated, and motivating to others.