1. Record your scores in the columns below.
2. Add each column to determine your leadership style.

__6__ 1. __6__ 2. __6__ 3. __6__ 6. __5__ 5. __3__ 8. __4__ 4. __4__ 10. __5__ 9. __4__ 11a. __3__ 7a. __4__ 13. __4__ 14. __6__ 15. __3__ 12. __6__ 16a. __6__ 18a. __3__ 20. __3__ 17. __4__ 19. __26__ Total __22__ Total __19__ Total __24__ TotalDirective styleSupportive styleParticipative styleAchievement-oriented style

Scoring Interpretation

• 26 Directivestyle, a common score is 23; scores above 28 are considered high and scores below 18 are considered low.
• 22 Supportivestyle, a common score is 28; scores above 33 are considered high and scores below 23 are considered low.
• 19 Participativestyle, a common score is 21; scores above 26 are considered high and scores below 16 are considered low.
• 24 Achievement-oriented style, a common score is 19; scores above 24 are considered high and 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. In addition, these scores can be used to assess your use of each style relative to your use of the other styles.

Q1 Based on the questionnaire, what is your preferred leadership style? Is this an accurate description and do you perceive this to be a strength? Why?

Q2 Discuss the implications of your scores. How would this relate to your effectiveness as a leader in various situations?

Q3 Reflect back on a leader in your past who initiated Path Goal leadership as a leader in your life. What did that person do? What key elements of their leadership style still sticks with you today?

Q4 Pathgoal leadership and expectancy theory are about how leaders can help followers reach their goals. What motivates you to be engaged and productive as a college student?