Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Hypotheses

Which of the following is NOT one of the hypotheses that have evolved from the path-goal theory?

A) Supportive leadership results in high employee performance and satisfaction when subordinates are performing structured tasks.
B) Directive leadership is likely to be perceived as redundant among subordinates with highly perceived ability or with considerable experience.
C) The more clear and bureaucratic the formal authority relationships, the more leaders should exhibit supportive behaviour and de-emphasise directive behaviour.
D) Subordinates with an external locus of control will be more satisfied with a participative style.
E) Directive leadership will lead to higher employee satisfaction when there is substantive conflict within a work group.