Which of the following is a difference between Fiedler’s contingency theory of leadership and the path-goal theory of leadership? Select one: a. The Fiedler theory states that a leader can adopt the four leader styles of directing, coaching, supporting, and entrusting, whereas the path-goal theory measures leadership style with the least preferred coworker scale. b. The Fiedler theory discusses leader style, followers and situation, and the rewards to meet followers' needs, whereas the path-goal theory discusses leadership style and group task performance. c. The Fiedler theory enables leaders to diagnose both leadership style and organizational situation, whereas the path-goal theory focuses on the characteristics of followers as the most important element of the situation. d. The Fiedler theory made the assumption that new leaders could take over as situations change, whereas in the path-goal theory, leaders change their behaviors to match the situation.

d. The Fiedler theory made the assumption that new leaders could take over as situations change, whereas in the path-goal theory, leaders change their behaviours to match the situation.

Explanation:

Fiedler's theory of leadership is based on the assumption that the leaders can be different and their effectiveness can be measured as when the the situation changes. Accordingly he prefers new management to a new situation, rather than the old one.

Whereas the path goal theory of leadership is based on the assumption and study that allows the managers to change in their behaviours as and when their situation demands. This provides for better working environment and encouragement for employees.