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pane00

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Which of the following is a differentiating factor between power and leadership?
 
  A) control
  B) influence
  C) ability
  D) goal compatibility
  E) negative affect

Question 2

Describe the path-goal theory of leadership.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) Power does not require goal compatibility, merely dependence. Leadership, on the other hand, requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led.

Answer to Question 2

Developed by Robert House, path-goal theory extracts elements from the Ohio State leadership research on initiating structure and consideration and the expectancy theory of motivation. The theory proposes that the leader's job is to provide followers with the information, support, or other resources necessary to achieve their goals. The term path-goal implies effective leaders clarify followers' paths to their work goals and make the journey easier by reducing roadblocks. According to path-goal theory, whether a leader should be directive or supportive or should demonstrate some other behavior depends on complex analysis of the situation. It predicts the following:
a) Directive leadership yields greater satisfaction when tasks are ambiguous or stressful than when they are highly structured and well laid out.
b) Supportive leadership results in high performance and satisfaction when employees are performing structured tasks.
c) Directive leadership is likely to be perceived as redundant among employees with high ability or considerable experience.



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