CLEP Management

Answer: B - House’s path-goal theory of leadership uses four distinct modes of leadership: directive, supportive, achievement, and participative.

Key Takeaway: The path-goal theory of situational leadership contains four styles of leadership from which to choose. The directive style provides detailed steps for completing a specific task while the supportive style encourages the employee to complete the task. The achievement style of leadership pushes the employee to pursue lofty goals while the participative style involves the employee in the decision-making process.