Path-Goal and Leader-Member Exchange Approaches to Leadership In this module, Yo

Path-Goal and Leader-Member Exchange Approaches to Leadership
In this module, You will learn about the Path-Goal theory. Path-Goal is a type of contingency theory and is concerned with how best to enable subordinates to achieve goals.

Discussion Question
Question Requirements:
Think about a place where you have worked, or where someone you know works. Think both from an employee’s perspective and a leader’s perspective.
Now that you are knowledgeable about the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory of leadership, what are the implications for you, or the person you know, as an employee of the organization? How is this new knowledge changing the way you see things? What are you looking for? What are you thinking about?
What are the implications for you, or the person you know, as a leader in the organization? What do you do with your newly acquired LMX knowledge?
What are the benefits of being in the “in group” for an employee? What are the benefits for the organization that is characterized by high-quality leader-member exchanges?

Directions:
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate.
Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 600 word limit.

Learning Outcomes
Critique the main components of the Path-Goal Theory of leadership.
Critique the main components of the Leader-Member Exchange Theory of leadership.
Analyze how the Path-Goal Theory and Leader-Member Exchange Theory facilitate innovation and organizational change.
Readings
Required:
Chapters 6 & 7 in Leadership: Theory and Practice
Farhan, B. Y. (2018). Application of path-goal leadership theory and learning theory in a learning organization. The Journal of Applied Business Research, 34(1), 13-22.
Recommended:
Chapter 6 PowerPoint slides
Chapter 7 PowerPoint slides
Martin, R., Ono, M., Legood, A., Dello Russo, S., & Thomas, G. (2023). Leader–member exchange (LMX) quality and follower well-being: A daily diary study. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 28(2), 103–116. https://doi.org/10.1037/ocp0000346