Tannenbaum Schmidt Continuum

Question 1

What does the Tannenbaum Schmidt Continuum model highlight?

Answer 1

It highlights the range of different management styles that may be adopted, from a ‘tell’ approach to one that involves delegation.

Question 2

What are the two main types of leadership in the Tannenbaum Schmidt Continuum?

Answer 2

Subordinate-centred leadership and Boss-centred leadership.

Question 3

What does a Boss-centred leadership style involve?

Answer 3

The manager makes decisions and announces them to subordinates.

Question 4

What does a Subordinate-centred leadership style involve?

Answer 4

The manager invites suggestions and allows subordinates to make decisions within defined limits.

Question 5

What key point does the Tannenbaum Schmidt Continuum emphasize?

Answer 5

It emphasizes that there is a range of styles rather than simply categorizing management and leadership as authoritarian or democratic.