Path-Goal Theory and Leadership Styles

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Which leadership style involves setting challenging goals and encouraging goal attainment?

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In which situations is the directive leadership style recommended?

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Which characteristic is considered when determining the leadership style in the path-goal theory?

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Which modern approach focuses on the nature of the relationship between a leader and each of their subordinates?

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In which situations is the supportive leadership style recommended?

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What are the strengths of the path-goal theory?

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What is a strength of transformational leadership?

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Which methodology has been used to test transformational leadership?

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What is a weakness of authentic leadership?

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What does servant leadership define as the leader's role?

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What is a characteristic of authentic leaders according to the text?

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How does transformational leadership compare to transactional leadership in terms of performance?

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What is the primary mission of a servant leader?

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Which aspect is NOT a part of authentic leadership?

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What is the main focus of the LMX approach?

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What are the characteristics of the 'in-group' in the LMX approach?

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What is one of the weaknesses of the LMX approach?

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What distinguishes transformational leadership from transactional leadership?

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What type of relationship does the LMX approach emphasize?

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What does the empirical evidence suggest about in-group members in the LMX approach?

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In the path-goal theory, when is the directive leadership style recommended?

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What characteristic determines the leadership style chosen in the path-goal theory?

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Which leadership style is recommended in the path-goal theory for lowering anxiety and raising self-esteem when dealing with tasks?

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What does the path-goal theory emphasize in its approach to leadership styles?

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Which leadership style in the path-goal theory is suitable for familiar tasks and experienced employees?

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Based on the path-goal theory, when is the participative leadership style recommended?

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What is the primary focus of the behavioral approach to leadership?

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Which trait is considered in the modern trait approach to leadership?

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What is a key weakness of the contingency approach to leadership?

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What is the focus of people-oriented leaders?

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What is the main strength of the trait theory of leadership?

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What distinguishes leaders from non-leaders according to the trait theory?

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What is a potential weakness of transformational leadership?

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Which aspect is NOT a component of authentic leadership?

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What does servant leadership prioritize as the leader's primary mission?

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Which leadership style is associated with setting challenging goals and encouraging goal attainment?

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What distinguishes servant leadership from other leadership styles?

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Why is transformational leadership associated with higher levels of performance than transactional leadership?

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What is a key characteristic of authentic leaders according to the text?

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'Relational Transparency' is a component of which leadership approach?

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What distinguishes transformational leadership from transactional leadership?

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Which characteristic is associated with transformational leadership's 'Idealized influence (Charisma)'?

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In transformational leadership, which aspect does 'Individualized Consideration' focus on?

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What is the primary focus of 'Intellectual Stimulation' in transformational leadership?

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Which style of leadership is associated with 'Motivating for performance at expected levels'?

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What does Transformational Leadership emphasize in order to achieve higher performance?

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Which influence tactic involves seeking the assistance of others or noting the support of others?

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In the context of upward influence attempts, what is the most likely outcome of consultation as an influence tactic?

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What role could culture play in the effectiveness of influence tactics?

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In the context of organizational politics, what does political skill involve?

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Which influence tactic involves pointing out one's authority to make a request?

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What is the most likely outcome of using pressure as an influence tactic?

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What does networking ability involve in the context of political skill?

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What is the most likely outcome of using ingratiation as an influence tactic?

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What distinguishes in-group members in the LMX approach?

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Which leadership approach highlights the importance of relationship quality?

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What is a strength of the LMX approach?

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In the LMX approach, what is a characteristic of the out-group members?

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What distinguishes transformational leadership from transactional leadership?

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What empirical evidence supports in-group members in the LMX approach?

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