EBK THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337516020
Author: DAFT
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 3, Problem 6DQ
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To identify: Four types of leadership behaviour according to the path-goal theory which style suits to teachers of person X and identify the most effective one.
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