Unit 5: Understand the Principles of Leadership and Teamwork

Which leadership styles are likely to positively impact team engagement and project outcomes? (Select all that apply)

• Autocratic, for quick decision-making in urgent situations

• Transformational, to inspire and motivate the team

• Laissez-faire, to encourage autonomy among skilled team members

• Authoritarian, to strictly control all team actions

How can motivation theories, like Maslow's hierarchy and Herzberg's two-factor theory, benefit project teams? (Select all that apply)

• By addressing team members’ higher-order needs for recognition

• By helping reduce hygiene factors that cause dissatisfaction

• By mandating specific pay raises

• By fostering a motivating project environment based on individual needs

What are the stages of team development according to Tuckman’s model? (Select all that apply)

• Forming

• Norming

• Performing

• Storming

• Stabilising

Which interpersonal skills are essential for a project manager to foster positive team dynamics? (Select all that apply)

• Communication skills to convey project goals and updates effectively

• Emotional intelligence to manage and respond to team morale

• Persuasion to influence stakeholder support

• Technical expertise in project-specific tools

• Conflict resolution to address disagreements promptly

What actions can a project manager take to encourage a collaborative team environment? (Select all that apply)

• Set shared goals to align team members' efforts

• Foster open communication to facilitate the exchange of ideas

• Create competition among team members for rewards

• Encourage mutual respect and trust within the team

• Delegate tasks without clarifying roles