Path-Goal Theory
A Successful Columbia Records Story
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2168347 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rebecca Vandegrift, Jonathan Matusitz (0000-0001-8078-3663) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 350-362 |
| Publication date | 2011-05-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1091-1359 • E-ISSN: 1540-3556 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10911359.2011.555651 |
| OpenAlex | W2004894455 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 15 |
This analysis applies the principles of path-goal theory to a renowned music recording company, Columbia Records. By and large, path-goal theory posits that leaders can positively inspire the performance, contentment, and motivation of their employees by clarifying the path on how to achieve performance goals, bestowing rewards for achieving these goals, and removing obstacles that are stopping employees from achieving these goals. A major conclusion of this analysis is that, by thoroughly applying the multiple styles and tenets that path-goal theory offers, Columbia Records executives and chairmen have made this music recording company the most successful in history
Goal Orientation · Goal setting · Path (computing · Computer Science · Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Management and Organizational Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |