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The Path Goal Theory Of Leadership House

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Question 3.
Within the path-goal theory of leadership House (1996) suggests that degree to which subordinates need clarification is dependent on the require amount of motivation from their leader. Therefore, the subordinates who require more clarification of their action require extra motivation to increase their confidence. Some people view motivation as encouragement whilst other to some extent find it insulting, hence an effective leader will be aware of where their motivational leadership is required.

Cynthia’s subordinates appears to be the most motivated workers because Cynthia’s leadership style is so supportive. The troubleshooting sessions motivate her subordinates to perform because discussing your mistake is confronting, therefore, if you do your job to the best of your ability it’s unlikely you’ll make a huge mistake. Further Cynthia fulfils Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (Maslow 1987). The subordinates have challenging work, she raises their self-esteem through praise and rewards, its assumed through her label as ‘part parent’ she is socially pleasant. Further she continues to emphasise safely and helps her subordinates physiologically as she builds up workers who are feeling down. Further people obviously love her attitude and work ethic because those who are rotated to different shifts tend to have a difficult transition from her leadership.

Ken lacks in the motivation aspect which leads to his subordinates being bored and discussing how boring their shift is

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