Table 13.4
A professor is working with five teams in his marketing research class. He decides to experiment with path-goal theory in helping these groups accomplish their off-campus studies. Group A has done a project for him before. He gets them setting challenging goals and seeks to get them to produce an even better project this time. With Group B he provides very specific guidelines, sets deadlines, and lays out the rules of the class and project. He lets Group C manage their own task. He encourages them, works on building a strong rapport with them, and tries to meet their needs related to the project. By the time he gets to Group D, he discovers they're already lost, confused, and a week behind everyone else. He sets a work schedule for them and provides step-by-step guidelines regarding the project so they won't get confused or distracted again.
-Refer to Table 13.4. With Group B, the professor is using:

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The professor is providing specific guidelines, setting deadlines, and laying out rules for Group B, which are characteristics of an instrumental style leadership. This style focuses on providing clear expectations and rewards for achieving goals.

Table 13.4 A Professor Is Working with Five Teams in His Marketing