Both the directive and supportive leader behaviors in the path-goal approach are quite similar to the leader behaviors of the same name in the situational approach.Participative and achievement-oriented behaviors are different from the other two behaviors in situational approach (coaching and delegating).Compare and contrast these four behaviors using your knowledge of both the situational approach and path-goal approach.

ans will vary but should include a discussion of each of the four behaviors.Coaching--is high supportive and high directive.There is a high level of involvement with the follower,which is somewhat similar to participative in path-goal.However,in coaching the leader makes the final decision,and in participative behavior the decisions are made with input from the followers.Delegating--is low supportive and low directive.It is used in situational approach when the leader trusts the followers because they are competent and committed.The achievement-oriented style in path-goal might have some similarities because leaders use this style with followers who have a high need to excel and are welcoming of challenges.