According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the level of involvement by a manager is dependent on (1) the subordinate's desire for autonomy, (2) how structured the task is, and (3) how much help is already available from the organization. Which statements are correct?
A) All three statements are correct.
B) Only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
C) Only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
D) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
E) Only statement 2 is correct.

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The path-goal theory of leadership indeed suggests that a leader's behavior is contingent upon the satisfaction of the subordinates' needs, the task structure, and the work environment, which includes the amount of support and resources provided by the organization. All three statements correctly reflect components considered within this theory.

According to the Path-Goal Theory of Leadership, the Level of Involvement