ORGANIZATIONAL ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS AS A FUNCTION OF PARTICIPATIONIN STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL CHANGE DECISIONS - AN APPLICATION OF PATH-GOAL THEORY

Based upon path-goal theory of leadership, decision type (strategic ve rsus tactical) was suggested as a moderator variable between employee participation in decision making (PDM) and work outcomes. A total of 2 49 respondents in five Israeli organizations undergoing planned change s, participated in the study. Results from four out of the five organi zations revealed that participation in tactical rather than strategic decisions was a better predictor of an increase in change acceptance, work satisfaction, effectiveness, and time allotted to work. The stron ger effects associated with tactics rather than strategy were found ev en if PDM expectations were included. Theoretical and practical implic ations of the results were discussed.