ACCA · Question 50 · Syllabus D: Leadership and management
[Section B - MTQ] SCENARIO: A software development agency has formed a new project team. Initially polite, the team is now experiencing severe conflict. Developers are arguing over coding languages, and the project manager is struggling to maintain authority. Furthermore, staff are complaining about the uncomfortable office chairs and low base pay.
Select the FOUR correct statements applying management and leadership theories to this scenario.
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According to Tuckman, the team is currently in the 'Norming' stage.
According to Tuckman, the team is currently in the 'Storming' stage, characterized by intragroup conflict and resistance to leadership.
According to Herzberg, the uncomfortable office chairs and low base pay are 'Hygiene factors'.
According to Herzberg, fixing the chairs and raising the base pay will result in high levels of positive motivation and job satisfaction.
According to Adair's Action-Centred Leadership, the project manager is successfully balancing the 'Team' circle.
To move the team to the 'Norming' stage, the project manager needs to help the team establish agreed-upon coding standards and resolve their interpersonal conflicts.
According to Maslow, the complaints about office chairs relate to 'Self-actualization' needs.
According to Herzberg, to truly motivate the developers, the manager must introduce 'Motivators' such as recognition, challenging work, or opportunities for advancement.
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