Using the four styles contingent on the situational factors,the path-goal theory results in leaders motivating associates by all of the following ways except:
A) increasing personal payoffs to associates for work-goal attainment.
B) making the path to personal payoffs easier to travel by coaching and direction.
C) recognizing and/or arousing associates' needs for outcomes over which leader has total control.
D) reducing frustration barriers.

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The path-goal theory focuses on the leader's ability to motivate associates through different leadership styles based on situational factors. The four styles include directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented. The theory suggests that leaders can motivate associates by increasing personal payoffs for work-goal attainment, making the path to personal payoffs easier to travel by coaching and direction, and reducing frustration barriers. However, the theory does not suggest recognizing and/or arousing associates' needs for outcomes over which the leader has total control as a way to motivate associates.

Using the Four Styles Contingent on the Situational Factors,the Path-Goal