Path-goal Theory

Path-Goal Theory is a leadership theory that posits a leader's primary role is to clarify subordinates' goals and the paths to achieve them by providing guidance, support, or rewards tailored to subordinates' needs and situational demands.

94

Publications

97.6K

Citations

155

Authors

95

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

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Authors

155

  1. CA
    Chester A. Schriesheim

    University of Miami, United States

    8 publications · 411 citations

    8

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  2. JW
    John W. Slocum

    Southern Methodist University, United States

    3 publications · 126 citations

    3

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  3. SH
    Sikandar Hayyat Malik

    3 publications · 99 citations

    3

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  4. ME
    Martin Evans

    University of Manchester, United Kingdom

    3 publications · 656 citations

    3

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  5. HK
    H. Kirk Downey

    Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City, United States

    3 publications · 126 citations

    3

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Venues

  1. Academy of Management Journal

    AMJ · 9 publications · 435 citations

    9

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  2. The Leadership Quarterly

    LQ · 5 publications · 1.6K citations

    5

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  3. Academy of Management Review

    AMR · 4 publications · 101 citations

    4

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  4. Journal of Applied Psychology

    4 publications · 320 citations

    4

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  5. Academy of Management Proceedings

    3 publications · 95 citations

    3

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