Technical Details Name(s): Path-Goal Theory Author: Robert House Classification: Contingency or Transactional Leadership Theory Year: 1971‚ revised in 1996 Pro’s In a situation where something needs to be done in a short time - such as emergencies and complicated situations in which there is a time constraint‚ this method may be preferable. The formulator of the theory‚ Robert House acknowledges that "all theories ....are ultimately incorrect..." and that "A theory which cannot
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PATH GOAL THEORY OF LEADERSHIP Leadership is the key issue in the development and advancement of groups‚ organizations‚ society and nations. The study of leadership plays a vital role in the behavioral and management sciences. It has also received a lot of attention‚ as well as is intensively explored even up to this day. This paper will be covering leadership proposed by Robert House which describes four styles of leadership‚ namely: (1) supportive leadership‚ (2) directive leadership‚ (3) participative
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In my opinion‚ it is better to be a leader of a group than to be a simple member although being a leader is a quite responsible job. The ability to be a leader depends much on your personality. Being bossy does not necessarily mean that you are able to become a good leader. On the contrary‚ being a leader is a quite tough job because it suggests someone with the ability to follow people towards a specific goal. Certainly‚ it is better to be a leader because usually this is a person who distinguishes
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motivated him in realizing his goals. He is the epitome of determination and dedication and symbolizes effective opportunity identification and assessment. The following diagram represents the pursuit of opportunity by Bhuvan:- Bhuvan’s pursuit of opportunity can be traced to a series of steps that he followed to realize his vision and aspirations. These steps were in turn supported by certain inherent attributes that Bhuvan possessed‚ which ultimately led him to achieve the goal that he had set. Bhuvan
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Path-Goal Theory (Robert House) Summary Study questions: • What are the two primary goals of a leader/manager? • Think of the most common categories of situations that might prevent workers from achieving these goals? • For each category of goals‚ what can the leader do to remove the barrier and get the worker back on the path toward the goal? • When might people prefer directive leadership (relate this to locus of control) House proposes that the leader can affect the performance‚ satisfaction
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Path- Goal Leadeship Theory and Expectancy Theory of Motivation- Applications to the Movie- “Miracle” Part 1 I have chosen the movie “ Miracle” as an illustration of an individual‚ Herb Brooks‚ fulfilling the parameters of Robert House’s Path-Goal Theory . There are events that one witnesses throughout one’s life that for various reasons leave an indelible imprint on one’s heart and soul. The unexpected victory of the US hockey over the heavily favored Russian team in the 1980 Olympic Games
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Purpose: Leadership is the key to the success of organizations‚ businesses or individuals. While the leaders are important‚ so are the subordinates. This article digs deep into the leader-subordinate relationships‚ what are the expectations from the leader‚ what are the various kind of leadership styles and how each styles impacts the subordinates. There have been immense amount of researches done on the topic of leadership and impact on subordinates. One theory ‘Expectancy theory’ states that
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Path Goal Theory In order to encourage‚ support and motivate their followers‚ Path Goal Theory requires a leader to take into account situational factors when adapting a leadership style. Successful integration of situational factors with a leadership style can lead to maximized satisfaction and effort from the follower. The Path Goal Theory states leaders must: • Forge a path for followers to obtain their goal through coaching and direction • Remove roadblocks and obstacles that are preventing
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Let’s apply Path-Goal theory to a football team. The team is made up of many different people‚ including coaches‚ players and supporting members. Each contributes to a different function of the team. Each team member must know the plays‚ be encouraged to do their part to win games‚ feel the coach’s commitment and have the support of others in order to perform at their best. Path-Goal Leadership Styles There are several different directions a running back can take to get from the 50-yard line
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Leadership member exchange theory according to many sources‚ states that all relationships between managers and subordinates go through three stages. (LMX Theory 1975) These three stages are identified as role taking‚ role making‚ and routinization. Role taking is first‚ and as soon as new members enter your group. During role taking‚ members take time to evaluate these new members‚ and come up with an idea of their strengths. Role making is the second stage where the manager or leader subconsciously
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