Motivating with Path-goal
Path-goal identifies four behaviors leaders can use:
- set goals, assign tasks, show how to do things. (Directive behaviors)
- look out for the worker’s best interest. (Supportive behavior)
- give subordinates a say in matters that affect them. (Participative behavior)
- Setting very challenging goals, believing in worker’s abilities. (Achievement-oriented behavior)
Which behavior should be used depends on the worker and the tasks.