A project manager takes over a project where the team is demoralized. The previous PM was authoritarian. The team is hesitant to speak up during retrospectives. Which action should the new project manager take FIRST to improve team leadership?
A project manager observes that the team is struggling to reach consensus on technical decisions, leading to long meetings and delays. The team is in the 'Storming' phase. Which leadership style is MOST appropriate?
Which TWO of the following are primary responsibilities of a Servant Leader in an agile context?
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 team that is demotivated because they feel their work has no purpose. The PM arranges for a customer to visit and explain how the product helps them save lives. Which motivation theory is the PM applying?
A project manager is leading a project to build a new school. The project is on schedule. Suddenly, a massive earthquake hits the region, destroying the access roads. The project cannot continue for at least 3 months. What should the PM do FIRST?
A project manager takes over a high-performing agile team. The previous PM was very directive. The team is currently meeting all goals but seems hesitant to make decisions without approval. Which leadership style should the new PM adopt to transition them to higher self-organization?
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?
A project manager notices that a highly skilled team member is disengaged. The team member mentions feeling that their work is repetitive and lacks challenge. According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which TWO actions should the PM consider?
A global project team has members from cultures with high power distance and low power distance. The low power distance members frequently challenge the PM's ideas, causing discomfort for the high power distance members who view this as disrespectful. How should the PM handle this?
A project manager focuses on the growth and well-being of team members, shares power, and puts the needs of others first. This leadership style is known as ________ leadership.
Which of the following scenarios BEST describes when a project manager should use a 'Servant Leadership' style?
A project manager has taken over a project where the team morale is low. Team members feel their suggestions are ignored by the previous manager and they lack autonomy. The project is using a predictive approach, but the organization is shifting toward agile. What is the BEST leadership style for the project manager to adopt to improve performance?
A project manager has just taken over a project where the team morale is low. The previous PM was authoritarian. The team is hesitant to speak up during meetings or take initiative. Which leadership style should the new project manager adopt to BEST improve team performance?
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