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Project Leadership & Team Management Flashcards

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  1. A project manager notices two senior team members are in ongoing conflict over technical decisions, affecting team morale. What is the BEST approach?

    Answer: Facilitate a structured discussion to identify a mutually acceptable solution

    Facilitating structured dialogue allows the PM to address root causes and restore collaboration without losing key talent.

  2. According to the PMI framework, which leadership style is MOST appropriate when team members are highly skilled but lack motivation?

    Answer: Supporting

    Supporting style focuses on motivating and boosting confidence of competent team members who need encouragement rather than guidance.

  3. A newly formed project team is in the 'storming' stage of Tuckman's model. What should the project manager do?

    Answer: Acknowledge differences and help the team establish norms

    During storming, the PM's role is to facilitate norm-setting and help the team work through conflicts constructively.

  4. Which motivational theory suggests that people are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, with physiological needs at the base?

    Answer: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs identifies five levels from physiological to self-actualization, providing a framework for understanding motivation.

  5. A project manager wants to improve team performance through formal recognition. Which tool is MOST appropriate?

    Answer: Rewards and Recognition systems

    Rewards and recognition systems are tools within the Manage Team process used to reinforce positive behaviors and boost morale.

  6. When a virtual team spans multiple time zones, which communication strategy is MOST effective for ensuring alignment?

    Answer: Establish overlapping work hours and rotate meeting schedules equitably

    Equitable rotation of meeting times and overlapping hours respects all team members and ensures consistent alignment across time zones.

  7. A project manager is using a RACI chart. What does the 'C' (Consulted) role signify?

    Answer: Those whose input is sought before decisions are made

    Consulted individuals provide expertise or input that informs decisions, and communication is typically two-way.