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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 5Question 39
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 2: Lead a teamsituational leadershipteam leadershipleadership stylesteam diversity

    PMP · Question 39 · Task 2: Lead a team

    A project manager is leading a cross-functional team where team members have varying levels of experience and different working styles. Some team members are highly autonomous and prefer minimal oversight, while others need more guidance and support. The project requires both innovation and adherence to quality standards. What leadership approach should the project manager adopt?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Directive leadership - Provide clear instructions and close supervision for all team members

    B.

    Collaborative leadership - Involve all team members equally in all decisions and planning

    C.

    Delegative leadership - Give all team members full autonomy to work independently

    D.

    Situational leadership - Adapt leadership style based on individual team member needs and task requirements

    How to approach this question

    When team members have varying experience levels and needs, use situational leadership that adapts style based on individual capabilities and task requirements.

    Full Answer

    D.Situational leadership - Adapt leadership style based on individual team member needs and task requirements✓ Correct
    D
    Situational leadership recognizes that different team members need different levels of direction and support based on their competence and commitment levels for specific tasks.

    Common mistakes

    Students often choose collaborative (B) thinking it's always best, or directive (A) for consistency, missing the need to adapt leadership style to individual team member needs.
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