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Activity 5.

Reading Theoretical Articles


Read articles discussing the two theories of innovative leadership: path-goal theory and
leader-member (LMX) theory. Then make a matrix summarizing the key points
emphasized in these theoretical articles.

IL Theories Theorist Key points


 Martin Evans &  Leaders behavior is related to
Robert House (1971) the satisfaction, motivation
and performance of their
subordinates.
 Leaders select specific
behaviors that are best
suitable to the employees in
order to guide them
Path- Goal
properly and provide the
Theory
path towards achieving the
goal
 Leader behavior which
provides what the subordinate
needs most to cope with the
situation will be most well
received.

 Fred Dansereau,  Conceptualizes leadership as


Gearge Graen & a process that is centered in
Willian Haga (1975) relationship between leaders
and followers.
 Leaders differentiate between
followers in terms of the
quality if the relationship
Leader- formed with each follower.
Member 1. In-group
Theory members
2. Outgroup
members
 High quality leader- member
exchange results better
positive outcomes.

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