Leader-Participation Model
Importance of the decision
 Importance of obtaining follower commitment to the decision
Whether the leader has sufficient information to make a good decision
How well structured the problem is
Whether an autocratic decision would receive follower commitment
Whether followers "buy into" the organization's goals
. Whether there is likely to be conflict among followers over solution alternatives
. Whether followers have the necessary information to make a good decision
. Time constraints on the leader that may limit follower involvement
. Whether costs to bring geographically dispersed members together are justified
Importance to the leader of minimizing the time it takes to make the decision
. Importance of using participation as a tool for developing follower decision skills