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Path-goal theory |
How leaders motivate followers. Leaders style in the org setting. Choose style that best motivates followers needs. Make path to goal reachable and rewarding. Increase success and satisfaction |
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Expectancy theory |
Goals that followers choose and how leaders choose and how leaders help them and reward them for meeting those goals |
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3 major components of path goal theory
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Leader behaviors, follower characteristics, and task characteristics
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4 types of leader behaviors |
1. Directive- initiating/ telling, sets clear standards 2. Supportive- approachable, makes people feel comfortable 3. Participative- consults with followers on ideas 4. Achievement- oriented- sets goals high , places much faith in followers *each type has a different impact* |
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The impact on leadership is contingent on what 2 things: |
Followers characteristics Tasks |
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4 follower characteristics: |
1. Need for affiliation- supportive/ friendly relationship 2. Structure- directive with clear path 3. Control-internal, believe they are in charge/participative. External, fate controls them/directive 4. Perceptions of owns abilities- complete work on own with high abilities and need directive with few |
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Task characteristics that lead to motivation (3): |
Followers task, formal authority system of org, and primary work group of followers. (They can do their work on their own without the help of a leader unless there are obstacles |
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8 leadership behavior theories: |
1. Directive 2. Supportive 3. Participative 4. Achievement- oriented 5. Work facilitation 6. Group oriented decision process 7. Work group representation and networking 8. Value based leadership |
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Directive leadership traits |
Guidance, the follower is authoritarian, and the task is unclear or complex |
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Supportive leadership traits |
Nurturance, follower is needy and unsatisfied, the task is repetitive and easy |
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Participative leadership traits |
Involved, the follower has a need for control or clarity and the task is unclear or unstructured |
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Achievement oriented leadership traits |
There are challenges, the follower has high expectations for themselves and feels the need to excel, the task is challenging and complex |
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3 strengths of path goal theory |
1. Useful framework 2. Integrates motivation principles into leadership 3. Has practical model |
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4 weaknesses of path goal theory |
1. Complex and confusing 2. Only partially supported through research 3. Doesn't adequately explain the relationship between leadership behavior and follower motivation 4. More responsibility is placed on leaders ONLY. Followers become dependent |
