Describe the significance of consideration and initiating structure in a TQ environment.

Consideration and initiating structure is relevant for organizations pursuing

performance excellence. In a TQ environment, consideration would not be done in a paternalistic manner, emphasizing the power of leaders over subordinates. On the contrary, people would be treated as respected associates. Initiating structure also will be appropriate in the TQ environment but perhaps will be accomplished differently from in the traditional organizational setting. In organizations striving for empowerment, many of initiating structure activities like setting goals, establishing deadlines, enforcing rules, and so on will be taken over by employees.