According to the Path-Goal Theory, Employee Performance and Leadership Style

According to the path-goal theory, employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

A) the leader adopts a directive style when the tasks are clear and the employee has the experience and the ability to handle them
B) the leader displays directive behavior at all times
C) the leadership style compensates for shortcomings in either the employee or the work setting
D) the leader adopts a directive style of leadership with followers who have an internal locus of control
E) the leader recognizes that the employee desires to be empowered