In the Context of the Decision Rules That the Normative

question 100

Multiple Choice

In the context of the decision rules that the normative decision theory uses, which of the following is a similarity between autocratic and consultative decision styles?

• A) Neither should be used when subordinates' goals are different from the organization's goals.
• B) Neither should be used when subordinates lack enough information to make a decision.
• C) Neither should be used when subordinates' acceptance of a decision is important and critical to successful implementation and subordinates are likely to disagree over the decision.
• D) Neither should be used when the quality of a decision is important and the leader does not have enough information to make the decision on his or her own.

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Definitions:

Sartre

pertains to Jean-Paul Sartre, a French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, and political activist known for his exploration of freedom, existentialism, and phenomenology.

Existentialists

Philosophers who focus on individual freedom, choice, and subjective experience, emphasizing the creation of meaning in an inherently meaningless world.

Bad Faith

A term in existentialist philosophy where one denies their true self or nature, often out of self-deception or conforming to social norms.

Self-Determination Theory

A psychological theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivations in personal growth and behavioral self-regulation.