Knowing when to have the entire team participate in the decision-makin

QUESTION

Knowing when to have the entire team participate in the decision-making process or when to have only the team leader make the decisions depends on the situation and the desired outcomes. The autocratic process is used in which of the following situations?

a. The task and the outcome are relatively simple and defined
b. It is unlikely that the group will reach a consensus.
c. A decision has to be discussed thoroughly.
d. A number of options need to be considered.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
An autocratic style is appropriate when rapid decision making is required and in situations where the task and the potential outcome are well-defined.