Question

What is an example of a path-goal leadership where this theory could be applied successfully?

Answer 1

Path-goal leadership is a model where the leader modifies his style and behavior that best fits the employees and the work environment to achieve a goal.

In case when a new project comes to the organization, the employees are not aware of what to do and how to carry out. At such time, the leader takes the directive role, informs the colleagues what is expected out of them. He would give clear instructions to them what to do in the project, how to do it and how to coordinate and schedule the various tasks of the project.