Identify the four contingencies that effect the optimal leve

Identify the four contingencies that effect the optimal level of employee involvement.

Solution

The four contingencies that effect the optimal level of employee involvement are as follows:

1) Decison structure - Employee involvement is unnecessary when the problem is programmed. The benefits of employee involvement increase when the problem is non programmed.

2) Source of Decision Knowledge - Employee involvement when leader lacks sufficient knowledge and employee have additional information.

3) Risk of conflict - Employee goals and norms are in conflict with organization\'s goals. Low level of employee involvement is advised in this case.

4) Decision commitment