Tannenbaum Schmidts

Question 1

What does it do

Answer 1

Scale to define how autocratic a managed is

Question 2

Stage 1

Answer 2

Managers give no freedom to subordinates in decision making
1 - Tells - employees have no voice in decision making. Makes sense if you have unskilled workers, however skilled workers could become demotivated

Question 3

Stage 7

Answer 3

Managers give lots of freedom to subordinates in decision making
Theory Y -subordinate oriented

Question 4

Stage 2

Answer 4

Sells - authoritarian style - team still has no input however the manager ‘sells’ the decision. Subordinates feel manager has some concern for them

Question 5

Stage 3

Answer 5

Suggests - manager makes decision however subordinates are invited to ask questions and share opinions and ideas. Actively encourages more participation which increases motivation.

Question 6

Stage 4

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Consults - managers make a tentative decision. Subordinates are invited for discussion and debates about the decisions and could potentially tweak it. More motivation

Question 7

Stage 5

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Joins - managers explain issue then everyone attempts to find the solution but manager has final say. Good if you have subject matter experts. Slows down decision making process

Question 8

Stage 6

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Delegates - manager explains problem and provides the subordinates with the resources provided. Subordinates make the decision but manager will be accountable. Lots of trust and motivation

Question 9

Stage 7

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Abdicates- subordinates would recognise issue and solve it. Full freedom. Hyper motivating if you have well trained staff. Managers still accountable