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    Sudhir, a project manager, wants to ensure that his employees are highly productive and satisfied with their jobs. Sudhir sets high goals and a clear direction for completing the tasks. He also gets involved in meeting the goals and is very involved in the process. What leadership theory is Sudhir using?

    A Transformational Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Team Leadership Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Transactional Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Path-Goal leadership Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Situational leadership Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Robert J. House, founder of Path-Goal theory, believes that a leader's behavior is contingent to employee satisfaction, employee motivation and employee performance. Path-Goal theory states that a good leader provides clear direction, sets high goals, gets involved in goal achievement and supports his employees. The employees, as a result, will be a more satisfied and productive team. It also states that employees will accept a leader's direction if the employee believes that there will be an immediate or future benefit that results from work.

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