A team is comprised of junior members who are enthusiastic but lack experience. The project has a strict regulatory deadline. Which leadership approach is MOST appropriate initially?

Answer options:

Delegating

Supporting

Directing

Coaching

How to approach this question

Apply Situational Leadership theory. Match the team's maturity (Low Competence, High Commitment) to the style.

Full Answer

C.Directing✓ Correct

While agile favors servant leadership, situational leadership dictates that inexperienced teams under tight constraints initially need directive leadership to understand tasks and standards before they can be empowered.

Common mistakes

Assuming 'Directing' is always wrong in PMP. It is valid for specific contexts (safety, junior teams, crisis).

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