LDR EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Path Goal Theory - Answer-How leaders motivate follower to accomplish a designated goal. Emphasizes
the relationship between the leader's style and the characteristics of the followers and the
organizational setting.
Directive - Answer-Makes rules and regulations clear to followers. Gives instructions about task, what is
expected of them, how it has to be done, and the timeline.
Supportive - Answer-Being friendly and approachable. Includes attending to the wellbeing of the
followers. Goes out of their way to make work pleasant and treat followers with respect.
Participative - Answer-Very open behavior. Invites followers to share their ideas and opinions then
integrates their suggestions into decisions about how the group or organization will continue.
Achievement-Oriented - Answer-Behavior that challenges followers to perform work at the highest level
possible. Establishes high standard of excellence and seeks continuing achievement. Often show high
degree of confidence that the followers are capable of accomplishing challenging goals.
Leader Member Exchange Theory - Answer-A process that is centered on the interactions between
leaders and followers.
ANSWERS
Path Goal Theory - Answer-How leaders motivate follower to accomplish a designated goal. Emphasizes
the relationship between the leader's style and the characteristics of the followers and the
organizational setting.
Directive - Answer-Makes rules and regulations clear to followers. Gives instructions about task, what is
expected of them, how it has to be done, and the timeline.
Supportive - Answer-Being friendly and approachable. Includes attending to the wellbeing of the
followers. Goes out of their way to make work pleasant and treat followers with respect.
Participative - Answer-Very open behavior. Invites followers to share their ideas and opinions then
integrates their suggestions into decisions about how the group or organization will continue.
Achievement-Oriented - Answer-Behavior that challenges followers to perform work at the highest level
possible. Establishes high standard of excellence and seeks continuing achievement. Often show high
degree of confidence that the followers are capable of accomplishing challenging goals.
Leader Member Exchange Theory - Answer-A process that is centered on the interactions between
leaders and followers.
