2.1 Assess Whether an Approach to Leadership and Management of Teams Is Appropriate (3.3, 3.1) PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–28

1. 26application · medium

   A project manager is leading a project where the team is in conflict, and morale is low. The project manager needs to restore harmony and build trust within the team. Which leadership style is most appropriate?

   • AAuthoritative leadership, setting a clear vision and direction for the team.
   • BCoercive leadership, demanding that the team stop conflicting and focus on work.
   • CPacesetting leadership, expecting the team to work faster to overcome the issues.
   • DAffiliative leadership, focusing on building relationships and resolving interpersonal conflicts.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   How should a project manager adapt their leadership style for a large, high-risk project?

   • AUse a more directive style with tighter control and more frequent communication.
   • BDelegate all decisions to the team without oversight.
   • CUse a laissez-faire style to give the team maximum freedom.
   • DAvoid communicating with the team to reduce distractions.
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3. 28foundation · easy

   In a project context, which statement best distinguishes leadership from management?

   • ALeadership is only needed at the start of a project, while management is only needed during execution.
   • BLeadership is a formal role, while management is an informal influence.
   • CLeadership focuses on setting direction and motivating people, while management focuses on planning, organizing, and controlling work.
   • DLeadership is about enforcing rules, while management is about building relationships.
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