The consultative leadership style emphasizes collaboration and involvement. Leaders who adopt this style actively seek input from team members, consider their perspectives, and involve them in decision-making processes. By inviting employees to join a team that will help make decisions, the senior executive is demonstrating a consultative approach. This approach can enhance employee engagement, foster creativity, and lead to better-informed decisions1.
References: 1: ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Body of Knowledge (BoK), Leadership section. Retrieved from ASQ

The situation where several departments within an organization have implemented changes that improved their departmental results, but the organizational results are decreasing, can be described by the concept of Theory of Constraints . The Theory of Constraints focuses on identifying and addressing bottlenecks or constraints that limit overall system performance. In this case, the improvements in individual departments may not be synchronized or aligned with the overall organizational goals, leading to suboptimal results at the organizational level12.

The initial step should focus on communication and understanding the rationale behind the decision to void the CARs. This approach aligns with effective conflict resolution and ensures that all parties understand the reasons for decisions, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the quality management system.
Addressing this issue directly with the individuals involved helps to clarify misunderstandings and ensures that corrective actions are handled appropriately in line with quality management principles.
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ISO 9001:2015, specifically clauses related to leadership and commitment (clause 5), and nonconformity and corrective action (clause 10.2), would guide this approach.
General principles of quality management emphasize communication and the resolution of discrepancies in the handling of audits and corrective actions.