Which One of the Following Statements Is Most Closely Associated

Which one of the following statements is most closely associated with the concepts of the path-goal theory of leadership?

A) Achievement of organizational goals is more important than the paths used to achieve them.
B) Managers must set the goals for performance and allow employees to select the path they use to achieve the goal.
C) Directive behavior is not appropriate when precise performance goals and procedures exist.
D) Effective leaders are characterized by high degree of acceptance and low task-orientation.
E) Managers can facilitate job performance by showing employees how their performance directly affects their receiving of rewards.