2. Theory Overview Path-Goal Leadership Theory: (Malik, 2012).
Propositions (Gibson et al., 2012). Effective leader behavior
Leader behavior is motivational Subordinate characteristics (Malik,
2012). Need for autonomy Need for achievement Locus of control
Perceived ability
3. Theory Overview Role of the leader: (Clark, 2009). Clarify
the path towards the goal Remove roadblocks Increase rewards along
the way Behaviors of the leader: (Landrum & Daily, 2012).
Directive Supportive Participative Achievement
4. Theory Overview Empirical Tool Path-Goal Leadership
Questionnaire Usefulness (Northouse, 2013). Scores based on style
of leadership (Northouse, 2013). 20 questions on a 7 point Likert
scale (Saccomano & Pinto- Zipp, 2011). Crohbachs Alpha internal
consistency (Saccomano & Pinto-Zipp, 2011). Directive 0.83
Supportive 0.84 Participative 0.80 Achievement oriented 0.87 Scale
demonstrates internal consistency and content validity (Saccomano
& Pinto-Zipp, 2011).
5. Theory Strengths Task structure is related to supportive
leaders and subordinate satisfaction (Gibson et al., 2013).
Improvement on other theories (Gibson et al., 2013). Attempts to
explain why certain leadership styles work well (Gibson et al.,
2013). Considered at major leadership theory (Malik, 2012).
Attempts to integrate expectancy theory into leadership (Northouse,
2013). Very Practical (Northouse, 2013).
6. Theory Weaknesses Very complex (Northouse, 2013). Received
only partial support from empirical research studies (Northouse,
2013). Fails to explain relationship between leadership behavior
and worker motivation (Northouse, 2013). Treats leadership as a one
way event; promotes dependency (Northouse, 2013).
7. Personal Perspective Versatile Leadership is needed (Landrum
& Daily, 2012). Inspiring leadership(Saccomano &
Pinto-Zipp, 2011).
8. Present Usefulness Acts as a road map(Northouse, 2013). Can
be used at all levels (Northouse, 2013). Adaptable (Northouse,
2013).
9. Recommendation for Use Useful in nursing Clarify path
towards goals (Clark, 2009) Remove barriers (Clark, 2009) Increase
incentives (Clark, 2009) Assists in proper delegation (Saccomano
& Pinto-Zipp, 2011)
10. Evidence-Based Research Landrum & Daily (2012) use
Path-Goal Theory to implement a 3 step program for increasing
corporate accountability Saccomano & Pinto-Zipp (2011) look at
the various styles of leadership within the Path-Goal Theory in
correlation with nurses confidence in delegation.
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