People living in democracies often believe that the best way to govern communiti

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People living in democracies often believe that the best way to govern communities of people is to employ simple majority rule. (1 page total)
a. In what way does super-majority rule remedy some of the deficiencies of simple majority rule?
b. While it would be great if communities achieved 100% consensus in support of decisions, this seldom happens. Why? Does the absence of 100% consensus lead to weaker decisions?
2. In today’s world, autocratic decision making is often viewed negatively. When is it appropriate for decision makers to operate autocratically? (1/2 page)
3. Strong leaders in many organizations employ a consultative leader decision making style. (1 page total)
a. Why does it work effectively in communities/companies with strong leaders?
b. If you have an ineffective leader, how can the consultative decision making style lead to dysfunctional decision making?

Explanation / Answer

Answer:1 - a In super majority rule parliamentary procedure requires that any action that may alter the rights of a minority has a supermajority requirement, such as a two-thirds vote. This is important to shelter the interest of the minority.

Answer-b This seldom happens as the voting happens randomly and thsere are very less chances of 100% agreement in case of sensitive issues.

Answer-2 The benefit of an autocratic decision-making style is that it's fast and carries very few impediments to action. Unlike other decision styles that involve more than one person, an autocratic style requires only that one person take action. Time spent communicating, debating and deliberating is therefore minimized. In situations when time is of utmost importance, an autocratic style can be very effective. If the decision maker has good judgment and the right attitude toward the group, the autocratic style can work.

Answer-3 a This type of decision making works with strong leaders as those leaders give opprtunities to others and listen to them with confidence and then implement their ideas giving them the ude credits. This generates faith in their leadership and make the leader a more respectable figure into the eyes of his/her followers.

Answer-b Yes it may lead to dysfunctional decision making and everyone of your follower would think that their ideas are stolen by you and you lack originality in your thinking. This gives you disrespect of theirs.

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