Asked by Thomas Ramirez on May 03, 2024

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According to House's Path-Goal Theory, under what conditions should employees appreciate both directive and participative leader behaviours? Under what conditions are they not likely to appreciate them? Give examples of tasks which illustrate each set of conditions.

Directive Leadership

A leadership style where leaders give precise instructions and directives, closely supervise tasks, and expect compliance from subordinates.

Participative Behaviours

Actions that involve employees in decision-making processes and grant them a degree of influence over their work and work environment.

  • Gain insight into the role of situational elements in determining leadership success within the framework of House's Path-Goal Theory.
  • Acquire knowledge about the situations where directive, participative, and supportive approaches to leadership are favored by workers.
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Caroline CapaprisMay 05, 2024
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Employees will likely appreciate both directive and participative leader behaviours when they are working on challenging but ambiguous tasks (e.g., a manager developing a project proposal or a budget for a new department).Employees will generally not appreciate directive and participative leader behaviours when the tasks are clear and routine (e.g., janitorial work).