Briefly describe one criticism of path–goal theory.

What will be an ideal response?


Students may answer with any of the following: Path–goal theory is too complex and confusing to be useful; Path–goal theory has only received partial support from empirical research; Path–goal theory does not go far enough in explaining how leaders’ behaviors affect followers’ motivations; Path–goal theory puts so much emphasis on the leader’s responsibility to the follower that it suggests followers may become overly-dependent on their leaders.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ______ ideas of your speech are the subtopics of your speech that directly support your thesis.

a. primary b. main c. subordinate d. secondary

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Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) A thorough review of insured items available in Policy 43-311083 is presented in No. 3 on Page 15. B) A thorough review of insured items available in Policy 43-311083 is presented in Number 3 on page 15. C) A thorough review of insured items available in Policy 43-311083 is presented in No. 3 on page 15.

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How do external stakeholders influence an internal pay structure?

What will be an ideal response?

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