Path goal theory holds that the effectiveness of leadership depends on

The effectiveness of a leader depends on his ability to motivate his subordinates to achieve their goals and get satisfaction in their work.

The leadership participation model tries to determine the leadership style suitable for a specific environment and situation, and these leadership styles are determined by the degree of subordinates' participation in decision-making.

It emphasizes that subordinates should participate in various decision-making activities, so it also sets standards and guidelines for decision-making, including subordinates' participation in decision-making.

The model holds that the effectiveness of decision-making can be measured by the quality of decision-making and the acceptance of decision-making.

The quality of decision-making objectively affects the performance of subordinates, and their acceptance of decision-making will affect their implementation and responsibility for this decision.

In order to improve the decision-making effect, they suggested choosing from five alternative leadership styles according to seven different contingency factors.