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House- path-goal model



1. Which of the following leadership theories has it roots in the expectancy model of motivation? 
a) attribution theory. 
b) Hersey and Blanchard- situational leadership theory. 
c) House- path-goal theory. 
d) Graen- Leader-Member Exchange Theory. 
e) Fiedler- contingency theory. 


2. In House- leadership theory, _______ refers to how a leader influences subordinates’ perceptions of both work goals and personal goals and the links found between these two sets of goals. 
a) goal-linkage. 				b) goal-congruence. 
c) path-congruence. 			d) path-goal. 
e) linking-pin. 


3. House- path-goal theory of leadership assumes that a leader- key function is to ___________________ in the work setting. 
a) maintain his or her work behaviors 
b) keep changing his or her behaviors 
c) reinforce his or her typical behaviors 
d) adjust his or her behaviors to complement situational contingencies. 
e) teach employees his or her normal behaviors 


4. According to House- path-goal leadership model, which of the following behaviors is part of a directive leadership style? 
a) showing concern for the status and needs of subordinates. 
b) soliciting the suggestions of subordinates. 
c) displaying confidence that subordinates are able to meet high performance standards. 
d) treating subordinates as equals. 
e) spelling out the what and how of subordinates’ tasks. 


5. According to House- path-goal model, which of the following behaviors is part of achievement-oriented leadership? 
a) showing concern for the status and needs of subordinates. 
b) soliciting the suggestions of subordinates. 
c) emphasizing challenging goals, stressing performance excellence, and displaying confidence that subordinates are able to meet high standards of performance. 
d) using suggestions of subordinates when making decisions. 
e) spelling out the what and how of subordinates’ tasks. 




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