Question

Pat is something of a cheerleader around his team. he shares his vision and expresses his confidence in his team's ability to achieve his vision. he is quick to compliment and acknowledge team members' accomplishments, and he is enthusiastic about their successes. according to revised path-goal theory, pat is using a(n) ______ leadership style.

Answer 1

According to revised path-goal theory, pat is using a value-based leadership style.
Robert J. House was the founder of Path-Goal theory, and he believes that a behavior of any leader is dependent to the satisfaction, motivation and performance of employee. According to the Path-Goal theory a good leader is the one who provides clear direction, sets high goals, gets involved in goal achievement and supports his employees.