Stephanie's anxiety stems from Stereotype threat. She is way too concerned about how she appears to her audience. This has caused her to be nervous. She is in a predicament where she feels at risk of conforming to stereotypes about her gender. Especially because of her male coworker who told her, "don't be such a girl, attack that presentation! "
Path goal theory is a type of motivational theory, which tells about how leaders can motivate their subordinates in accomplishing the designated goals. Here directive leadership will help in increasing employees satisfaction when there is cohesiveness with in a work group. Cohesion in the group means that people in the group are working in unity and works towards achieving the goals and also satisfying emotional needs of group members.
