The Vroom-Yetton Leadership Model

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The Vroom- Yetton Leadership Model provides a guideline to help managers choose appropriate leadership styles. Essentially, appropriate leadership is equated choosing with appropriate decision-making methods. These methods are categorized as follows:

A1: The leader solves the problem or makes the decision personally, using the information available at the present time

A2: The leader obtains necessary information from subordinates, then personally decides on a solution to the problem. The leader may or may not tell subordinates the purpose of the questions. Their input is limited to the leader's request for information.

C1: The leader shares the problem with relevant subordinates on a one- to-one basis. After getting their ideas, the leader makes the decision. The decision may or may not reflect subordinate views.

C2: The leader shares the problem with subordinates in a group meeting during which she/he obtains their ideas and suggestions. The leader then makes the decision personally. The final decision may or may not reflect subordinate influence.

G2: The leader shares the problem with subordinates as a group. Together, all parties generate and evaluate alternatives and attempt to reach consensus on a solution. The leader facilitates the meeting, attempting to keep attention on the problem and moving the group toward a mutually acceptable solution. However, the leader does not try to influence the group to arrive at any particular solution.