Learning Team "B" has developed this paper to develop a leadership plan to be used during the transition phase of the merger/acquisition being undertaken. The Path-Goal Theory of leadership was chosen as the application model. Potential communication and empowerment issues, as well as the needs of the group, will be discussed. Methodology. In preparation for this assignment, Learning Team "B" (the team) reviewed various behavioral motivational and leadership theories and studies including the Ohio …showed first 75 words of 858 total…

…showed last 75 words of 858 total…performing in accordance with their individual References Accel-Team.com (2001). Employee motivation theory and practice. Retrieved January <Tab/>15, 2003 from http://www.accel-team.com/human_relations/index.html. Hellinga, G. (January 23, 2003). Syllabus. Retrieved January 23, 2003, from UOP ORG 502 Main Newsgroup. Human Resources and Organizational Behavior Web <Tab/>site: http://ecampus.phoenix.edu - 01-23G.MGM230A-ORG 502 Robbins, S. (2001). Organizational Behavior [University of Phoenix Custom Edition]. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing.