A project manager has just taken over a project where the team morale is low. The previous PM was authoritarian. The team is hesitant to speak up during meetings or take initiative. Which leadership style should the new project manager adopt to BEST improve team performance?

Answer options:

Laissez-faire, to give the team complete freedom to recover from the previous micromanagement.

Transactional, to set clear rewards for meeting specific performance targets.

Servant leadership, focusing on removing blockers, coaching, and building psychological safety.

Directive, to provide clear instructions until the team proves they can handle autonomy.

How to approach this question

Analyze the team's current state (low trust, low initiative) and match it to the leadership style that builds empowerment.

C.Servant leadership, focusing on removing blockers, coaching, and building psychological safety.✓ Correct

Servant leadership prioritizes the team's needs and growth, which is essential for reversing the effects of authoritarian management.

Assuming Laissez-faire is the opposite of Authoritarian and therefore the cure; often it leads to lack of support.

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