According to path-goal theory, employee effort is increased when

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According to path-goal theory, there are four leadership behaviors (directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented) that leaders can use to increase employee effort. The effectiveness of each behavior depends on the situation and the needs of the employees. Therefore, the leader's behavior should fit the situation. Additionally, the leader should clarify how employees can receive rewards and provide appropriate rewards to increase motivation. Thus, all of these factors are important for increasing employee effort. Choice E is incorrect because although clarifying how employees can receive rewards and changing the rewards available to employees are important, they are not the only factors that increase employee effort according to path-goal theory.

According to Path-Goal Theory, Employee Effort Is Increased When