Ltc Adams Case

LTC Adams decision style was very much autocratic during his development of his base closure personnel plan according to Vroom and Yetton decision-making model, falling in to the decision style “AII”. This proved to be ineffective as a means of creating a well-thought and constructive human resource plan. LTC Adams reviewed and conducted independent research “himself” so that he may gain a better understanding of the overall issue so that he may devise an appropriate plan. He also met with subordinates (Branch Chiefs) to gain any necessary or relevant information that he may find supportive or needed. Once he retrieved the information, he took it upon himself to formulate a plan in which the Chiefs as well as members of his own staff must follow
Beginning with question A, “Does the problem possess a quality requirement?”, I choose yes because there should be a decision that can be considered most effective. Question B, “do I have sufficient information to make a high-quality decision?”, I answered no due to the lack of understanding and unfamiliarity of the situation. Question C, “is the problem structured?”, no it is not since LTC Adams is trying to build a structed plan. Question D “is acceptance of the decision by subordinates important for effective implementation?”, I choose yes because whatever the outcome is subordinates must comply. Question E “if I were to make the decision by myself is it reasonably certain that it would be accepted by my subordinates?”, no it would not be certain because I would not know their point of view or what they expect to happen to them. Question F, “do subordinates share the organizational goals to be attained in solving this problem?”, I chose no being that some subordinates may be the ones who will be affected and may have to retire or relocated. These choices lead me to “CII” of the decision-making style, in where the manager shares the problem with his or her subordinates in a group meeting and then makes the decision. I think this would be an appropriate method to develop LTC Adams base closure personnel plan. This will allow him to hear from the ones who will be affected so that he may gain a general interest and then allow him to make the final decision with them in mind instead of just having the desire to reach a