Path-Goal Questionnaire
Indicate how often each statement is true of your own behavior using the following key: 1 = Never; 2 = Hardly ever; 3 = Seldom; 4 = Occasionally; 5 = Often; 6 = Usually; 7 = Always. After scoring your questionnaire, write one page that explains the implications of your results from a leadership perspective.
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Scoring: Reverse the scores for items 7, 11, 16, and 18.
Directive style: Sum of scores on items 1, 5, 9, 14, and 18.
Supportive style: Sum of scores on items 2, 8, 11, 15, and 20.
Participative style: Sum of scores on items 3, 4, 7, 12, and 17.
Achievement-oriented style: Sum of scores on items 6, 10, 13, 16, and 19.
Scoring Interpretation: Directive style: A common score is 23; scores above 28 are considered high; scores below 18 are considered low.
Supportive style: A common score is 28; scores above 33 are considered high; scores below 23 are considered low. Participative style: A common score is 21; scores above 26 are considered high; scores below 16 are considered low.
Achievement-oriented style: A common score is 19; scores above 24 are considered high; scores below 14 are considered low.
The scores you received on the path-goal questionnaire provide information about which style of leadership you use most often and which you use less frequently.