Leadership theories try to model the behavior of leaders under different circumstances. The situational and path-goal leadership theories suggest that workplace and employee characteristics affect ...

An Example of Path-Goal Leadership. In 1971, Robert J. House, Ph.D., of the Wharton School of Management, developed an organizational management theory referred to as path-goal leadership.

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. As our world rapidly changes, business leadership must surpass traditional management ...