What does Vroom & Yetton's Normative Model say about the most effective leadership style?

What does Vroom & Yetton's Normative Model say about the most effective leadership style?

• A. There is a single best style for all situations.
• B. Autocratic style is always best.
• C. The most effective style depends on the importance of the decision and the extent to which it is accepted by employees.
• D. Participative style is never appropriate.

Answer: (C)

Contingent leadership under the Normative Model says there isn’t one universal best style. It uses a decision-tree approach to choose among autocratic, consultative, or group-based leadership based on two factors: how important the quality of the decision is and how much employees will accept or buy into it. If a decision has high stakes for quality and employees are likely to resist, a more participative or information-seeking path helps secure buy-in; if the decision quality is less critical or acceptance is less of a concern, a faster, more autocratic approach might be appropriate. So the most effective style depends on the importance of the decision and the extent to which it will be accepted by employees.

Contingent leadership under the Normative Model says there isn’t one universal best style. It uses a decision-tree approach to choose among autocratic, consultative, or group-based leadership based on two factors: how important the quality of the decision is and how much employees will accept or buy into it. If a decision has high stakes for quality and employees are likely to resist, a more participative or information-seeking path helps secure buy-in; if the decision quality is less critical or acceptance is less of a concern, a faster, more autocratic approach might be appropriate. So the most effective style depends on the importance of the decision and the extent to which it will be accepted by employees.