Len and John are managers.Len spends a lot of time scheduling work to be done and providing guidance on its accomplishment.John takes great care to listen to his subordinates' concerns and act friendly toward them.In the terminology of House's path-goal theory,Len is acting as a(n)__________ leader,while John is acting as a(n)__________ leader.

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Len is acting as a directive leader as he spends a lot of time scheduling work and providing guidance on its accomplishment. On the other hand, John is acting as a supportive leader by listening to his subordinates' concerns and acting friendly towards them. Thus, the best choice is B, which identifies Len as a directive leader and John as a supportive leader.

Len and John Are Managers