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ACCA · Question 22 · Syllabus D: Leadership and management
[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?
[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?
Answer options:
A.
Task needs
B.
Team needs
C.
Individual needs
D.
Organizational needs
How to approach this question
Recall Adair's three interlocking circles: Task, Team, and Individual. Match the neglected area to the correct circle.
Full Answer
C.Individual needs✓ Correct
Adair's model consists of three interlocking circles: Achieving the Task, Building and Maintaining the Team, and Developing the Individual. Neglecting one-on-one mentoring, personal development, or individual welfare means the 'Individual' circle is failing.
Common mistakes
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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