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MB661E Discussion Question 2-2

MB661E Discussion Question 2-2

Q Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to the following discussion question. Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer the discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information. Your Discussion Question response should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the question itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style. Discussion Question 2 (50 points) Provide examples for the situations in which each of the major decision styles of the Normative Decision Model would be appropriate and of how the Path-Goal Theory of leadership can be used to improve leadership effectiveness.

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The Normative Decision Model shed lights on certain decision making styles, which are autocratic, consultative and collaborative. Depending on the situation, a leader should utilize any of these to gain desired output. The first decision making style would be applicable for a situation in which the leaders has already analyzed the situation and have consulted with upper echelon. In such situations, the leaders might not opt for consulting with the team members and make decision on his or her own.