Which of the following scenarios BEST describes when a project manager should use a 'Servant Leadership' style?

Answer options:

When the team is new, inexperienced, and requires strict direction.

When the project is in a crisis and immediate, decisive action is needed.

When the team is self-organizing and working in an agile environment.

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

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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