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Task 14: Promote team performance through the application of emotional intelligenceemotional intelligencesocial awarenessrelationship managementteam support

PMP · Question 49 · Task 14: Promote team performance through the application of emotional intelligence

A project manager notices that a typically enthusiastic team member has become withdrawn, is participating less in meetings, and seems stressed. Their work quality remains good, but their engagement has noticeably declined. Which TWO emotional intelligence competencies should the project manager primarily apply?

Answer options:

A.

Self-awareness - Recognize their own feelings about the team member's behavior change

B.

Self-management - Control any frustration about the decreased participation

C.

Social awareness - Notice and understand the team member's emotional state and behavioral changes

D.

Relationship management - Respond with empathy and take action to support the team member

E.

Motivation - Inspire the team member to return to their previous level of engagement

F.

Empathy - Feel sorry for whatever the team member might be experiencing

How to approach this question

Focus on the four core emotional intelligence competencies and identify which are most relevant for noticing and responding to emotional changes in others.

Full Answer

Social awareness involves noticing emotional and behavioral changes in others, while relationship management involves using that awareness to respond appropriately and provide support.

Common mistakes

Confusing the four core EI competencies, focusing on self-focused competencies rather than other-focused ones, or choosing generic responses rather than specific EI competencies.

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