MHR 405 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Expectancy Theory, Ken Blanchard, Job Performance
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Leadership refers to how effective leaders need to be aware of, feel comfortable with, and act consistently with their values, personality, and self-concept. In other words, authenticity is knowing and being yourself: directive leaders assign employees to specific tasks, set goals and deadlines, clarify work duties/procedures, define work procedures, and plan work activities. It is the view that leaders serve followers, rather than vice versa ; leaders help employees fulfill their needs and are coaches, stewards, and facilitators of employee performance. Path-goal leadership theory: path-goal leadership theory is a contingency theory of leadership based on the expectancy theory of motivation that relates several leadership styles to specific employees and situational contingencies. The four styles are: directive explained above, are clarifying behaviours that provide a psychological structure for employees. Leaders consult with employees, ask for suggestions, etc: achievement-oriented- this leadership style emphasizes behaviours that encourage employees to reach their peak performance.