Which of the following employee characteristics is a contingency factor that describes leadership effectiveness according to the path-goal theory?

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Contingency factors are situational variables that cause one style of leadership to be more effective than another. Path-goal theory has two groups of contingency variables. They are employee characteristics and environmental factors. Five important employee characteristics are locus of control, task ability, need for achievement, experience, and need for clarity.

Which of the Following Employee Characteristics Is a Contingency Factor