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4.1 Path-Goal Theory  

Use Table 6.1 Path-Goal Theory: How it Works in Northouse to assess the subordinate and task characteristics of your leadership challenge, and determine which of the four leader behaviors is predicted to be most effective? Compare this with your score on Path-Goal Questionnaire at the end of chapter 6. According to this theory, is your preferred leadership style predicted to be effective in this situation or not? f not, what style would be more effective? 

References: 

Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and practice (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN: 978-1-4833-1753-3 

◦Graen, G.B., & Uhl-Bien, M. (1995). Relationship approach to leadership: Development of the leadership-member exchange of leadership over 25 years. Leadership Quarterly, 6(2), 219 – 247. 

House, R. (1996). Path-goal theory of leadership: Lessons, legacy, and a reformulated theory. Leadership Quarterly, 7(1), 323-352. 

◦Path Goal Case Study:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzVwnPj_na8