Question

Martin is the daytime supervisor for a packaging assembly line. He supervises 38 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Martin is following the path-goal model of leadership?
A. Martin has a certain idea about how he should behav as a leader and what he should do for his team of workers.
B. Martin does not feel like taking responsibility for leading his team because their jobs require minimal training.
C. Martin's leadership skils are most effective when applied to match the characteristics of the situation at hand.
D. Martin wants to develop a partnership with his team illustrated by reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking, and a sense of common fates.
E. Martin likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful reqards to accomplishment of objectives.

Answer 1

Answer: E. Martin likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to accomplishment of objectives.

Explanation: Path-goal model of leadership is said to be a theory based on a specify leader behavior that best suit his employees and the work environment that would help achieved set goals. The main aim of path-goal model of leadership is to increase employees morale, motivate and empower them.

Martin is following this model to provide the needed guidance and support the employee working under him requires.