Democracy

A team subfactor with high Productivity, and low Direction

Relates to teams that are both Productive and Participatory

The need for certainty associated with the Team Factor of Productivity will come to the fore in a Democratic team, because the members lack the Direction that will normally provide them with a point of reference. This desire to avoid mistakes means that the members will look to each other for confirmation of their actions.

In terms of the team's decision-making process, this need for confirmation and certainty is usually translated into a democratic forum, whereby management decisions are reached 'by committee' rather than a single individual. While this can slow the operation of the group, it can be a very positive approach in situations where errors need to be avoided and quality is paramount.