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PMP · Question 51 · Task 2: Lead a team
A project manager is leading a project to update a company's HR policy. The project has high stakeholder resistance. The PM decides to use a 'Consultative' decision-making style. What does this mean?
A project manager is leading a project to update a company's HR policy. The project has high stakeholder resistance. The PM decides to use a 'Consultative' decision-making style. What does this mean?
Answer options:
A.
The PM makes the decision alone and announces it.
B.
The team votes and the majority wins.
C.
The PM gathers input from all stakeholders but retains the final decision-making authority.
D.
The PM delegates the decision to the team completely.
How to approach this question
Match Style to Definition. Consultative = 'I listen, then I decide'.
Full Answer
C.The PM gathers input from all stakeholders but retains the final decision-making authority.✓ Correct
C
Task 2 (Lead a team). Different styles suit different situations. Consultative is useful when you need expertise/buy-in but accountability rests with the leader.
Common mistakes
Confusing Consultative with Democratic (Voting).
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