Tannenbaum and Schmidt Continuum Flashcards
1
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1: Tells?
A
Authoritarian management style.
Workers have no input in decision making.
2
Q
2: Sells?
A
Still authoritarian and team still has no input BUT managers sell the decision.
3
Q
3: Suggest
A
Manager make decision but subordinates invited to ask questions.
4
Q
4: Consults
A
Managers make tentative decisions which can be tweaked by employees.
5
Q
5: Joins
A
Managers explain issue and they all attempt to find a solution. But manager has the final say
6
Q
6: Delegates
A
Managers explain problems and also say how many resources are available etc… Subordinates make decision (managers still responsible)
7
Q
7: Abdicates
A
Subordinates recognise the problem and solve it
