a simple slide on path-goal theory...............

1. PRESENTAT
ION
ON
PATH GOAL THEORY
OF LEADERSHIP

2.  Path-Goal
Theory :
 It was first published by Robert House in
1971.
 The theory was inspired by the work of
Martin Evans on leadership behavior and
particular outcome.
• ORIGI
N :

3. Introducti
on :
 A theory of leadership suggesting that the
primary functions of a leader are to make
valued or desired rewards available in the
workplace and to clarify for the subordinate
the kinds of behavior that will lead to those
rewards.
 Leader must create a challenging goal and

4. Directive
Leader
Behavior
Participativ
e Leader
Behavior
Supportive
Leader
Achievement
Oriented Leader
LEADER BEHAVIOR :

5.  Directive Leader Behavior :
 Lets the subordinates know what is expected
of them
 Gives them guidance and direction and
schedules work for them.
 Supportive Leader Behavior :
 Being friendly and approachable.
 Showing concern for subordinates welfare
and treating all the members as equal.

6. Participative Leader Behavior :
 Consulting with subordinates ,soliciting
suggestion and allowing participation in
decision making.
chievement-Oriented Leader Behavior :
 Setting challenging goals, encouraging
subordinates.
 Expecting subordinates to perform better and

7. Situational Factors
Subordinat
es personal
characteris
tics
Environmenta
l
characteristic
s

8. Subordinates personal Characteristics :
 Perceived Ability.
 Locus of control.
 Internal
 External

9.  Environmental Characteristics :
 Task structure
 Work Group

10. Framework of the Path-Goal Theory
Subordinate
s
Personal
Characterist
ics
• Perceived
ability.
• Locus of
control.
Leadership
Behaviors
• Directive
• Supportiv
e
• Participat
ive
• Achievem
ent
Oriented
Environment
al
Characterist
ics
• Task
Structure
• Work
Group.
Subordinates motivation to perform

11. Thank
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