Behavior theory

The Path-Goal leadership theory is based on how a leader motivates followers in order to accomplish goals.  The theory states that leaders can motivate followers in these ways: directive-path, goal clarifying, supportive, participative, and achievement (task) and relationship oriented.  LMX is the Leader member exchange theory.  This theory is based on the fact that leaders and followers develop relationships based on social exchanges.  The leader needs to decide what to share with followers because time and resources are limited.  LMX consist of three phases, Stranger (phase 1), Acquaintance (phase 2), and Partnership (phase 3).   The task/relationship is how leaders use tasks to guide their followers in achieving goals.  The show and characters I am going to use as an example is Las Vegas.  Ed Deline, the owner of the casino displays the Achievement oriented (task) part of Path-Goal Leadership Theory.  He always tries to get to the bottom of problems and is only interested in results.  Danny McCoy is the head of security at the casino, and displays LMX leadership skills.  He is much more relationship oriented with his followers and uses those relationships so that his followers can accomplish goals.  Mike Cannon is an engineer and works in the security department.  He is one of Danny’s followers, and their relationship shows the LMX theory in effect.