Assessing Leadership Behaviour Under Path-Goal Leadership Theory
Assessing Leadership Behaviour Under Path-Goal Leadership Theory
Behaviour 1 Score
1 I let followers know what is expected of them. 6
2 I inform followers about what needs to be done and how it needs to be done. 4
3 I ask followers to follow standard rules and regulations. 7
4 I explain the level of performance that is expected of followers. 6
5 I give vague explanations of what is expected of followers on the job. 2
25
Behaviour 2
6 I maintain a friendly working relationship with followers. 6
7 I do little things to make it pleasant to be a member of the group. 6
8 I say things that hurt followers’ personal feelings. 2
9 I help followers overcome problems that stop them from carrying out their tasks. 6
1
0 I behave in a manner that is thoughtful of followers’ personal needs. 7
27
Behaviour 3
1
1 I consult with followers when facing a problem. 4
1
2 I listen receptively to followers’ ideas and suggestions. 6
1
3 I act without consulting my followers. 5
1
4 I ask for suggestions from followers concerning how to carry out assignments. 2
1
5 I ask followers for suggestions on what assignments should be made. 5
22
Behaviour 4
1
6 I let followers know that I expect them to perform at their highest level. 7
1
7 I set goals for followers’ performance that are quite challenging. 4
1
8 I encourage continual improvement in followers’ performance. 5
1
9 I show that I have doubts about followers’ ability to meet most objectives. 6
2
0 I consistently set challenging goals for followers to attain. 3
25
(Developed based on: Northouse, 2013).
Scoring Matrix:
1 = never; 2 = hardly ever; 3 = seldom; 4 = occasionally; 5 = often; 6 = usually; 7 = always
Result Linkage:
Behaviour 1: Directive behaviour = 25/35
Behaviour 2: Supportive behaviour = 27/35
Behaviour 3: Participative behaviour = 22/35
Behaviour 4: Achievement oriented behaviour = 25/35