Path-Goal Theory centers on how leaders motivate subordinates to accomplish goals. It emphasizes the relationship between a leader's style, subordinate characteristics, and the work setting. The theory suggests that leaders should adopt a style that best meets subordinates' motivational needs. This involves choosing behaviors that complement what is missing from the work environment in order to help subordinates reach their goals. Path-Goal Theory proposes that different leader behaviors will have different impacts on motivation, depending on subordinate and task characteristics. These leader behaviors include directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented styles.
Path-Goal Theory centers on how leaders motivate subordinates to accomplish goals. It emphasizes the relationship between a leader's style, subordinate characteristics, and the work setting. The theory suggests that leaders should adopt a style that best meets subordinates' motivational needs. This involves choosing behaviors that complement what is missing from the work environment in order to help subordinates reach their goals. Path-Goal Theory proposes that different leader behaviors will have different impacts on motivation, depending on subordinate and task characteristics. These leader behaviors include directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented styles.
Path-Goal Theory centers on how leaders motivate subordinates to accomplish goals. It emphasizes the relationship between a leader's style, subordinate characteristics, and the work setting. The theory suggests that leaders should adopt a style that best meets subordinates' motivational needs. This involves choosing behaviors that complement what is missing from the work environment in order to help subordinates reach their goals. Path-Goal Theory proposes that different leader behaviors will have different impacts on motivation, depending on subordinate and task characteristics. These leader behaviors include directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented styles.
Path-Goal Theory centers on how leaders motivate subordinates to accomplish goals. It emphasizes the relationship between a leader's style, subordinate characteristics, and the work setting. The theory suggests that leaders should adopt a style that best meets subordinates' motivational needs. This involves choosing behaviors that complement what is missing from the work environment in order to help subordinates reach their goals. Path-Goal Theory proposes that different leader behaviors will have different impacts on motivation, depending on subordinate and task characteristics. These leader behaviors include directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented styles.
Presented by: Ali Noman Ashraf M.B.A-4th Path-Goal Theory (House, 1971) Description Definition
Path-goal theory centers on how leaders
motivate subordinates to accomplish designated goals
Emphasizes the relationship between
the leaders style the characteristics of the subordinates the work setting Path-Goal Theory (House, 1971) Description Perspective
Motivational Principles (based on Expectancy
Theory) - Subordinates will be motivated if they believe: they are capable of performing their work that their efforts will result in a certain outcome that the payoffs for doing their work are worthwhile Challenge to Leader Use a Leadership Style that best meets subordinates motivational needs choose behaviors that complement what is missing in the work setting enhance goal attainment by providing information or rewards provide subordinates with the elements they need to reach their goals Basic Idea Path-Goal Theory Major Components of Path-Goal Theory Path-Goal Theory Suggests: Each type of leader behavior has a different kind of impact on subordinates motivation Whether or not a particular leader behavior is motivating is contingent on – subordinate characteristics – task characteristics Leader Behaviors Directive Leadership Leader who gives subordinates task instruction including: What is expected of them How task is to be done Timeline for task completion For role ambiguity Some suggest increasing incentives and strengthening reward contingencies as two mechanisms of directive leadership for the valence and instrumentality components. Leader Behaviors Supportive Leadership Refers to being friendly, approachable, and supportive as a leader and includes: Attending to well-being & human needs of subordinates’; Using supportive behavior (cognitive and affective) to make work environment pleasant and more tolerant; Increase self-confidence and lower anxiety. Leader Behaviors Participative Leadership Leader who invites subordinates to share in the decision-making A participative leader: Consults with subordinates Seeks their ideas & opinions Integrates their input into group/organizational decisions Leader Behaviors Achievement Oriented Leadership Leader who challenges subordinates to perform work at the highest level possible An achievement oriented leader: Establishes a high standard of excellence for subordinates; Seeks continuous improvement; Demonstrates a high degree of confidence in subordinates’ ability to establish & achieve challenging goals. Questions & Feedback
