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path-goal theory, also known as the path
path--goal theory
of leader effectiveness or the path-
path-goal model
was developed by Robert House, an Ohio State
University graduate, in 1971 and revised in 1996.

| The theory was inspired by the work of Martin G.

Evans (1970).

| The path-
path-goal theory was also influenced by
the expectancy theory of motivation developed by Victor
Vroom in 1964

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 | ð theory which describes
how leaders can motivate
their followers to achieve
group and organizational
goals and the kinds of
behaviors leaders can
engage in to motivate
followers

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 | Effective leaders motivate their followers to achieve
group and organizational goals.

| Effective leaders make sure that they have control

over outcomes their subordinates desire.

| Effective leaders reward subordinates for

performing at a high level or achieving their work
goals by giving them desired outcomes.

| Effective leaders raise their subordinates¶ beliefs

about their ability to achieve their work goals and
perform at a high level.
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lets


lets subordinates know what tasks need
to be performed and how they should be performed.

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lets


lets subordinates know that their leader
cares about their well-
well-being and is looking out for them.

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enables


enables subordinates to be involved
in making decisions that affect them.

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pushes


pushes subordinates to do
their best. Includes setting difficult goals for followers,
expecting high performance, and expressing confidence.
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