PSY 340 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9.4: Expectancy Theory
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Proposed that leadership behaviors belong on a continuum from subordinate- centered to boss-centered. Suggests that leaders have a range of behaviors that vary from controlling to hands-off. The idea that one set of behaviors is appropriate for every situation is invalid. Represents one of the earliest theories of leadership that took into account both leader style and the situation. Assumes that leaders possess a fixed style and to be an effective leader they must be placed in a situation that calls for his or her style. A high lpc score means that the leader considers their least preferred coworker as someone who is actually pleasant. Suggests the leader creates the right environment instead of relying on one to occur. "leaders get employees motivated to perform by clarifying and endorsing the path that employees need to take toward successful goal achievement, and through increasing the value of attaining that goal for employees" Says the elements of expectancy theory are maximized.
