Question

One contingency model of leadership is the path-goal theory. This suggests that an individual's motivation is dependent on __________________.

• A. Whether path-goal relationships are clarified
• B. Their effective performance
• C. The necessary direction, guidance, training and support being provided
• D. Expectation that increased efforts to achieve an improved level of performance will be successful

Answer 1

The correct option is D Expectation that increased efforts to achieve an improved level of performance will be successful

The Fiedler Contingency Model was created in the mid-1960s by Fred Fiedler, a scientist who studied the personality and characteristics of leaders. The model states that there is no one best style of leadership. Instead, a leader's effectiveness is based on the situation.