tannebaum and schidmt continuum

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

scale to show how autocratic a manager is

Question 2

tells

Answer 2

authoritarian
- team has no input in decision maker

makes sense if u have new/untrustworthy workers , or a smaller team

doesn’t make sense if staff is skilled , can’t make any decisions , demotivated ,= leads to absent theism

Question 3

2. sells

Answer 3

• still authoritarian
• team has no input
• but manager explains reasons to get team on board

Question 4

3. suggests

Answer 4

• leader makes decisions , but asks for opinions before finalising it

Question 4

4 consults

Answer 4

leader presents problem , asks for input the decides

Question 5

5. joins

Answer 5

leader AND team make the decision tithe

Question 6

6. delegates

Answer 6

leader allows team to make the decision , offering support if needed