Tannenbaum Schmidt Continuum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Tannenbaum Schmidt Continuum?
A
- Places managers on a scale from autocratic to increasing levels of employee participation in decision making
- 7 types of management styles
2
Q
What are the 7 types of management styles?
A
- Tells
- Sells
- Suggests
- Consults
- Joins
- Delegates
- Abdicates
3
Q
Describe ‘Tells.’
A
- Authoritarian leader
- Zero involvement from workforce: can’t be trusted with decisions
4
Q
Describe ‘Sells.’
A
- Manager makes decision and presents to workforce as having sound rationale
- Employees can ask questions
5
Q
Describe ‘Suggests.’
A
- Decision outlined
- Employees can discuss and ask questions so feel opinion is considered
6
Q
Describe ‘Consults.’
A
- Manager proposes decision but is open to modification
- This recognises insight and value of workforce participation
7
Q
Describe ‘Joins.’
A
- Manager proposes problem and works with employees to solve
- Manager makes final decision
- Useful if staff have specific knowledge
8
Q
Describe ‘Delegates.’
A
- Manager outlines problem and constraints
- Team make decision but manager is accountable for outcome
- High trust
9
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Describe ‘Abdicates.’
A
- Team define and solve problem
- Highly motivating
- Manager still accountable for outcome
