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Discussion 2-2

Discussion 2-2

Q DISCUSSION QUESTION 2-2 MB661 Leadership and Motivation Lesson 2: Leadership Theory 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. Grading Rubric Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

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We as humans do a great number of things throughout the day, all of which include making a decision. Whether it’s what to wear or what to eat, the list can reach the thousands by the end of the day. Decision making defines a person. Each person’s thought process is different; some may be similar, but no two are the same. When put into a worldwide perspective, our decisions define what type of life we live, what social stature we fall into, and what our future holds for us. The Normative Decision Model focuses on 3 different styles of decision making: Autocratic, consultation, and group decision making.