Question 1

[Section A] According to John Adair's Action-Centred Leadership model, a leader must balance three overlapping areas of need. If a project manager focuses entirely on meeting the project deadline and ensuring team harmony, but completely ignores the career development and personal struggles of a specific junior team member, which of Adair's circles is being neglected?

Accepted Answer

Recall Adair's three interlocking circles: Task, Team, and Individual. Match the neglected area to the correct circle.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this ACCA question?

Accepted Answer

Assuming 'Team' covers 'Individual'. Adair specifically separated them because a group can be harmonious (Team) while a single person within it feels ignored (Individual).

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