(1) Bowers and Seashore (1966) suggested that group effectiveness was, in part, dependent upon the presence of a set of behaviors that we commonly associate with leadership. They went on to note, however, that it was not necessary that the leader per se directed these behaviors to the group. Discuss what Bowers and Seashore meant by this, and comment upon why a leader is important, assuming that they are not supplying the group with these key behaviors. (2) Several indicators of leader effectiveness were found to be associated with variations in leader behavior. Summarizing the work of Fleishman and Harris (1962), what have we learned about leader behavior and leader effectiveness? (3) Employing the path-goal theory of leadership, discuss how and why leader behavior is related to subordinate motivation. Discuss the process through which leader behavior impacts subordinate performance and satisfaction. Solution 1)Bowers and Seashore (1966). Bowers and Seashore identified four traits of leaders and developed an inventory to identify the primary leadership trait or style of respondents. The four styles identified by Bowers and Seashore are support, interaction, goal emphasis and work facilitation. There should be difference in leader and subordinate. The leader is superior he/she having the capability of designing the task, members should started to work for achieving the task. Leader have to know the four styles and leader have to decide whether the four style can give to group or not. Unwanted qualities make the task within group resulted slow in progress. Finally group loss their uniformity _____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________. 3)Basic idea of Path-Goal theory is designed to explain how leaders can help subordinates along the path to their goal by selecting specific behaviors that are best suited to subordinates needs and in which situation they are working. By choosing the appropriate style, leaders increase subordinates expectations for success and satisfaction. The idea for path-goal theory DEFINE GOALS * CLARIFIES PATH * REMOVES OBSTACLES * PROVIDES SUPPORT Leader Behaviors is major components in path goal theory, Leader should be Directive, supportive, Participative, Achievement oriented. Leader is important at the same time result have to received from the subordinates, subordinates characteristics determine how a leader’s behavior is interpreted by subordinates in a given work context. Researcher have focused on subordinates needs for affiliation, preferences for structure, desires for control, and self-perceived level of task ability. Subordinates who have needs for affiliation prefer supportive leadership because friendly and concerned leadership is a source of satisfaction. Leadership affect subordinates motivation is the subordinates perception of their own ability to perform a specific task. Path goal theory forces to ask question on leader mind This theory gives the.

1. (1) Bowers and Seashore (1966) suggested that group effectiveness was, in part, dependent upon
the presence of a set of behaviors that we commonly associate with leadership. They went on to
note, however, that it was not necessary that the leader per se directed these behaviors to the
group. Discuss what Bowers and Seashore meant by this, and comment upon why a leader is
important, assuming that they are not supplying the group with these key behaviors.
(2) Several indicators of leader effectiveness were found to be associated with variations in
leader behavior. Summarizing the work of Fleishman and Harris (1962), what have we learned
about leader behavior and leader effectiveness?
(3) Employing the path-goal theory of leadership, discuss how and why leader behavior is related
to subordinate motivation. Discuss the process through which leader behavior impacts
subordinate performance and satisfaction.
Solution
1)Bowers and Seashore (1966). Bowers and Seashore identified four traits of leaders and
developed an inventory to identify the primary leadership trait or style of respondents. The four
styles identified by Bowers and Seashore are support, interaction, goal emphasis and work
facilitation. There should be difference in leader and subordinate. The leader is superior he/she
having the capability of designing the task, members should started to work for achieving the
task. Leader have to know the four styles and leader have to decide whether the four style can
give to group or not. Unwanted qualities make the task within group resulted slow in
progress. Finally group loss their uniformity
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3)Basic idea of Path-Goal theory is designed to explain how leaders can help subordinates along
the path to their goal by selecting specific behaviors that are best suited to subordinates needs
and in which situation they are working. By choosing the appropriate style, leaders increase
subordinates expectations for success and satisfaction.
The idea for path-goal theory
DEFINE GOALS * CLARIFIES PATH * REMOVES OBSTACLES * PROVIDES SUPPORT
Leader Behaviors is major components in path goal theory, Leader should be Directive,
supportive, Participative, Achievement oriented.
Leader is important at the same time result have to received from the subordinates, subordinates
characteristics determine how a leader’s behavior is interpreted by subordinates in a given work
context. Researcher have focused on subordinates needs for affiliation, preferences for structure,

2. desires for control, and self-perceived level of task ability. Subordinates who have needs for
affiliation prefer supportive leadership because friendly and concerned leadership is a source of
satisfaction.
Leadership affect subordinates motivation is the subordinates perception of their own ability to
perform a specific task. Path goal theory forces to ask question on leader mind
This theory gives the answer for above questions.
According to House and Mitchell(1974), leadership generates motivation when it increases the
number and kind of payoff that subordinates receive their work.
Leadership also motivates when it makes to path to the goal clear and easy to travel through
coaching and direction, removing obstacles and road blocks to attaining the goal, and making the
work itself more personally satisfying.
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