While all the transactional theories focus on performance goals, only the __________ theory focuses on follower needs and on organizational needs.
A) Managerial grid
B) Situational leadership
C) Path-goal
D) Leader-member exchange

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Path-goal theory is unique among transactional theories in that it emphasizes the leader's role in clarifying the path to the followers' goals, addressing both the needs of the followers and the needs of the organization. It focuses on how leaders motivate subordinates to achieve designated goals by aligning the goals of the followers with those of the organization, and by clarifying the path to achieve these goals.

While All the Transactional Theories Focus on Performance Goals, Only