Which of the following is true of House's path-goal theory?
A) It suggests that managers cannot adopt different leadership styles in different situations.
B) It suggests that rewards should be used as a measure of approval for past performances, rather than as motivators.
C) It treats the situation within which leadership occurs as irrelevant when studying effective leaders.
D) It suggests using coercive power to ensure high performance and goal attainment.
E) It suggests that subordinates need to be motivated depending on their nature and that of their work.

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Path-goal theory proposes that the steps managers should take to motivate subordinates depend on both the nature of the subordinates and the type of work they do.

Which of the Following Is True of House's Path-Goal Theory