GOAL LINE THEORY OF LEADERSHIP
Path Goal theory (the theory of the goal lines) of leadership have been developed to explain how the behavior of a leader influences the satisfaction and performance of their subordinates. This theory was first proposed by Evans (1970) and House (1971). House (1971) formulated this theory with a more rigorous version to include situational variables. The theory was further purified by several authors such as Evans (1974); House and Dessler (1974); House and Mitchell (1974, and House (1996).
The concept of Path Goal Theory of Leadership
According to this model, a leader to be effective because of the positive effects that they have on the pengikur motivation, performance and satisfaction. This theory is considered as a path-goal because it focused on how the leader affects his perception of the purpose of work, self-development goals, and the path needed to achieve the goals (Ivancevich, et al, 2007: 205).
The basis of the path goal theory of motivation is expectancy. Beginning of the path goal theory states that an effective leader is a good leader in providing rewards to subordinates and make the benefits are in one unit (contingent) with the achievement of the objectives sepsifik subordinates.
Early development of the path goal theory mentions four specific behavioral style of a leader include directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented attitude and three subordinates include job satisfaction, acceptance of leadership, and expectations regarding the relationship between effort-reward -Performance.
Leadership model destination path (path goal) states the importance of the influence of leaders on subordinates perceptions about the purpose of work, self-development goals, and track the achievement of goals. The basis of this model is the experimental motivation theory. This leadership model popularized by Robert House who tried to predict the effectiveness of leadership in a variety of situations.
Path Goal theory (the theory of the goal lines) of leadership have been developed to explain how the behavior of a leader influences the satisfaction and performance of their subordinates. This theory was first proposed by Evans (1970) and House (1971). House (1971) formulated this theory with a more rigorous version to include situational variables. The theory was further purified by several authors such as Evans (1974); House and Dessler (1974); House and Mitchell (1974, and House (1996).
The concept of Path Goal Theory of Leadership
According to this model, a leader to be effective because of the positive effects that they have on the pengikur motivation, performance and satisfaction. This theory is considered as a path-goal because it focused on how the leader affects his perception of the purpose of work, self-development goals, and the path needed to achieve the goals (Ivancevich, et al, 2007: 205).
The basis of the path goal theory of motivation is expectancy. Beginning of the path goal theory states that an effective leader is a good leader in providing rewards to subordinates and make the benefits are in one unit (contingent) with the achievement of the objectives sepsifik subordinates.
Early development of the path goal theory mentions four specific behavioral style of a leader include directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented attitude and three subordinates include job satisfaction, acceptance of leadership, and expectations regarding the relationship between effort-reward -Performance.
Leadership model destination path (path goal) states the importance of the influence of leaders on subordinates perceptions about the purpose of work, self-development goals, and track the achievement of goals. The basis of this model is the experimental motivation theory. This leadership model popularized by Robert House who tried to predict the effectiveness of leadership in a variety of situations.