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(Delegate). The five styles fall along a continuum, and the leader should select one
depending on the situation.
Diagnostic Questions

How does a leader decide which of the five decision styles to use? The appropri-
ate degree of decision participation depends on a number of situational factors,
such as the required level of decision quality, the level of leader or subordinate
expertise, and the importance of having subordinates commit to the decision.
Leaders can analyze the appropriate degree of participation by answering seven
diagnostic questions.
1. Decision significance: How significant is this decision for the project
or organization? If the decision is highly important and a high-quality
decision is needed for the success of the project or organization, the leader
has to be actively involved.
2. Importance of commitment: How important is subordinate commitment
to carrying out the decision? If implementation requires a high level of
commitment to the decision, leaders should involve subordinates in the
decision process.
3. Leader expertise: What is the level of the leader’s expertise in relation to
the problem? If the leader does not have a high amount of information,
knowledge, or expertise, the leader should involve subordinates to
obtain it.