A Recent Study Applied the Vroom-Yetton-Jago Normative Decision Model to the Battlefield

question 34

Multiple Choice

A recent study applied the Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model to the battlefield behavior of ten commanding generals in six major battles of the American Civil War.When the commanders acted consistently with the prescriptions of the model, they were more successful in accomplishing their military goals.The findings also suggested that:

• A)leaders were most effective when they adapted their behavior and style to fit the characteristics of the followers
• B)leaders who used visionary, transactional, and empowering behaviors while avoiding autocratic behaviors were most successful
• C)leaders that lacked information sharing and consensus building resulted in serious disadvantages
• D)similar to the conclusions of the leadership grid model of leadership, the one best approach to leadership is to balance the necessity to get work out while maintaining morale of people at a satisfactory level

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