Project Leadership & Team Management Flashcards
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McGregor's Theory X assumes that workers:
Answer: Are inherently lazy, avoid responsibility, and must be closely supervised
Theory X managers believe workers need tight control, while Theory Y managers believe workers are intrinsically motivated.
A project coordinator wants to improve team cohesion during the storming stage. The BEST approach is to:
Answer: Facilitate open discussion of differences and establish clear team norms
Addressing disagreements openly and establishing norms helps teams move through storming into the norming stage.
Which approach best describes servant leadership in project management?
Answer: Focusing on the needs of team members and removing obstacles so they can perform effectively
Servant leaders prioritize enabling their team's success by providing support, resources, and removing impediments.
A recognition and rewards system in project management is most effective when:
Answer: It is tied to specific, measurable achievements and applied consistently
Specific, consistent rewards reinforce the behaviors and outcomes the project needs, motivating continued high performance.
When building a new project team, which activity should occur first?
Answer: Clarifying roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all team members
Establishing clear roles and expectations from the start prevents confusion and conflict during early project execution.
The halo effect in team management refers to:
Answer: Assuming a team member is good at everything because they excel in one area
The halo effect causes managers to overgeneralize from one strong trait, leading to poor role assignments or inflated performance reviews.