Path-Goal Styles Questionnaire

When I am the leader…

1. I give clear explanation of what is expected of others.

Answer: 5 (Always).

 

2. I show interest in followers’ personal concerns.

Answer: 4 (Often).

 

3. I invite followers to participate in decision making.

Answer: 4 (Often).

 

4. I challenge followers to continuously improve their work performance.

Answer: 5 (Always).

 

5. I give followers explicit instructions for how to do their work.

Answer: 5 (Always).

 

6. I show concern for the personal well-being of my followers.

Answer: 4 (Often).

 

7. I solicit followers’ suggestions before making a decision.

Answer: 3 (Sometimes).

 

8. I encourage followers to consistently raise their own standards of performance.

Answer: 5 (Always).

 

9. I give clear directions to others for how to proceed on a project.

Answer: 5 (Always).

 

10. I listen to others and give them encouragement.

Answer: 5 (Always).

 

11. I am receptive to ideas and advice of others.

Answer: 5 (Always).

 

12. I expect followers to excel in all aspects of their work.

Answer: 4 (Often).

 

Scoring and Total Scores

Directive leadership: Answer – 15.

Supportive leadership: Answer – 13.

Participative leadership: Answer – 12.

Achievement-oriented leadership: Answer – 14.

 

Scoring Interpretation.

Strengths: Directive and Achievement-oriented leadership. Also, shows strong supportive leadership style as it falls in the high range of 13-15.

Weaknesses: Participative leadership as it shows the lowest score as compared to others. It falls in the moderate range of between 6-12 indicating there is need for improvement.