Path-goal theory suggests all of the following except ______.
A) that task and subordinate characteristics affect leadership effectiveness
B) that leaders should help subordinates around their difficulties by removing obstacles
C) that subordinates with an external locus of control should be directed
D) that leaders need confidence and articulateness

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Path-goal theory focuses on how leaders motivate subordinates to accomplish designated goals. The emphasis is on the leader's behavior in relation to the work environment and the subordinate's characteristics. Confidence and articulateness are general leadership qualities, not specific prescriptions of the path-goal theory.

Path-Goal Theory Suggests All of the Following Except ______