Tannenbaum & schmidt continumm

• What does the Taliban and Schmidt continuum define?

  It defines autocratic management styles.
• What is associated with Theory X in the continuum?

  Authoritarian management style with no input.
• What is at one end of the Taliban and Schmidt continuum?

  Managers give no freedom to subordinates.
• What is the opposite of Theory X?

  Theory Y.
• What is the first number on the Taliban and Schmidt continuum?

  Number one, called "tells".
• What does "tells" imply in management style?

  Authoritarian style with no team input.
• When is "tells" management style appropriate?

  With new or unskilled workers.
• What is the second number on the continuum?

  Number two, called "sells".
• What does "sells" imply in management style?

  Managers try to persuade subordinates.
• What is the collective term for numbers three, four, and five on the continuum?

  Consult.
• What does "suggests" mean in the consult category?

  Managers make decisions but invite discussion.
• What is the role of subordinates in the "discuss" stage?

  Subordinates can tweak the tentative decision.
• What happens in the "consult" stage?

  Managers make a tentative decision for discussion.
• What is the final decision-making process in "consult 5"?


  Managers explain the issue and make the final decision.
• What is the sixth number on the continuum?

  Number six, called "delegates".
• What does "delegates" imply in management style?

  Subordinates make decisions with resources explained.
• What is the seventh number on the continuum?

  Number seven, called "abdicates".
• What does "abdicates" mean in management style?

  Managers give full decision-making freedom to subordinates.
• What are the key characteristics of the Taliban and Schmidt continuum?

  • Scale of autocratic to democratic styles
  • Theory X: authoritarian, no input
  • Theory Y: subordinate-oriented, high input
  • Ranges from "tells" to "abdicates"
• What is a key aspect of the abdicates style?

  Managers remain accountable for decisions made.
• What are the implications of using "tells" and "abdicates" management styles?

  "Tells":

  • Authoritarian, no input
  • Can demotivate skilled workers

  
  

  "Abdicates":

  • Full freedom for subordinates
  • Requires trust and expertise