If an employee is uncertain that her efforts will pay off, then path–goal theory suggests ______.
A. the employee should move to the company’s out-group
B. the leader should prove that the employee’s effort will be rewarded
C. additional obstacles should be introduced to challenge the employee
D. the employee is on the wrong path
B. the leader should prove that the employee’s effort will be rewarded
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What will be an ideal response?
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