ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

DECISION MAKING

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A sales director makes and announces a decision to cut his sales team’s commission. How would this leadership style be categorised using the Tannenbaum Schmidt Continuum?

A	Tell
B	Sell
C	Consult
D	Delegate

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The seven primary leadership styles are: (1) Autocratic, (2) Authoritative, (3) Pace-Setting, (4) Democratic, (5) Coaching, (6) Affiliative, (7) Laissez-faire.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tannenbaum and Schmidt’s continuum of possible leadership behaviour identifies four main styles of leadership by the manager. What are they? Commands, sells, consults and resists.

Detailed explanation-3: -Autocratic leadership: This is one of the strictest types. Autocratic leaders tend to have complete control over the decision-making process. This leadership style can be effective when decision-making is urgent or workmanship is routine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Autocratic. Democratic. Laissez-faire. Transformational. 14-Mar-2022

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