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PMP · Question 016 · Task 2: Lead a team
Which of the following scenarios BEST describes when a project manager should use a 'Servant Leadership' style?
Which of the following scenarios BEST describes when a project manager should use a 'Servant Leadership' style?
Answer options:
A.
When the team is new, inexperienced, and requires strict direction.
B.
When the project is in a crisis and immediate, decisive action is needed.
C.
When the team is self-organizing and working in an agile environment.
D.
When working with external vendors who have fixed price contracts.
How to approach this question
Match 'Agile/Self-organizing' with 'Servant Leadership'.
Full Answer
C.When the team is self-organizing and working in an agile environment.✓ Correct
C
Task 2 (Lead a team) requires adapting leadership style. Servant leadership is the default for Agile, focusing on removing impediments (Task 7) and empowering the team (Task 4).
Common mistakes
Choosing A (Directive is better for total novices) or B (Directive is better for fire-fighting).
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