According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the level of ...

[penza]

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the level of involvement a manager utilizes should (1) be the same for all employees in the department,
 
  (2) be either low or high management involvement regardless of the circumstances, and (3) not be influenced by subordinates' expectations. Which statements are correct?
  A) All the statements are correct.
  B) Statement 1 is correct.
  C) Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
  D) Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
  E) None of the statements is correct.

Question 2

The situation has high task structure, the employees have experience, and there are strong group norms. What would be the appropriate management involvement?
 
  A) Involved in the details of employees' job performance
  B) Less involved; high involvement is not necessary or expected.
  C) More involved; high involvement is necessary and expected.
  D) Be involved; high involvement is necessary and expected.

[shailee]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect. Though some of the factors influencing managerial involvement are task-based, others depend on a particular individual's experience, desires, and abilities, which may vary widely even within a single department. Statement 2 is incorrect. Managerial involvement is very dependent on the particular circumstances of a job, task, or work group. Statement 3 is incorrect. A manager who takes into account his/her subordinate's expectations shows a supportive and responsive managerial style.
B) Incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect. Though some of the factors influencing managerial involvement are task-based, others depend on a particular individual's experience, desires, and abilities, which may vary widely even within a single department. Statement 2 is incorrect. Managerial involvement is very dependent on the particular circumstances of a job, task, or work group. Statement 3 is incorrect. A manager who takes into account his/her subordinate's expectations shows a supportive and responsive managerial style.
C) Incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect. Though some of the factors influencing managerial involvement are task-based, others depend on a particular individual's experience, desires, and abilities, which may vary widely even within a single department. Statement 2 is incorrect. Managerial involvement is very dependent on the particular circumstances of a job, task, or work group. Statement 3 is incorrect. A manager who takes into account his/her subordinate's expectations shows a supportive and responsive managerial style.
D) Incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect. Though some of the factors influencing managerial involvement are task-based, others depend on a particular individual's experience, desires, and abilities, which may vary widely even within a single department. Statement 2 is incorrect. Managerial involvement is very dependent on the particular circumstances of a job, task, or work group. Statement 3 is incorrect. A manager who takes into account his/her subordinate's expectations shows a supportive and responsive managerial style.
E) Correct. Statement 1 is incorrect. Though some of the factors influencing managerial involvement are task-based, others depend on a particular individual's experience, desires, and abilities, which may vary widely even within a single department. Statement 2 is incorrect. Managerial involvement is very dependent on the particular circumstances of a job, task, or work group. Statement 3 is incorrect. A manager who takes into account his/her subordinate's expectations shows a supportive and responsive managerial style.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. This level of involvement is unnecessary and unwanted and may decrease employee performance.
B) Correct. Too much managerial involvement will be seen as bossy or controlling. Also, capable and experienced employees usually prefer autonomy to high managerial involvement.
C) Incorrect. High involvement is neither necessary nor expected.
D) Incorrect. This level of involvement is unnecessary and unwanted and may decrease employee performance.