Lesson 4: Lead the Project Team

Question 1

Leadership Styles: Direct

Answer 1

Hierarchical, with PM making all decisions.

Question 2

Leadership Styles: Consultative

Answer 2

Leader factors in opinions, but makes the decisions.

Question 3

Leadership Styles: Servant Leadership

Answer 3

Leader models desired behaviors

Question 4

Leadership Styles: Consensus/ Collaborative

Answer 4

Team operates autonomously.

Question 5

Leadership Styles: Situational

Answer 5

Style changes to fit context and maturity/ experience of the team

Question 6

Decision making method: Autocratic

Answer 6

One team member makes the decision for the group. Straightforward decisions that does not require a lot of input.

Question 7

Theory X (Authoritarian) (37)

Answer 7

McGregor’s Theory
* Workers dislike and avoid work
* People avoid increased responsibility
* People need to be directed
* Micromanages

Question 8

Theory Y ( Participative) (37)

Answer 8

*People want to be active
*Workers seek job satisfaction
*They do not require direction
* Agile approach

Question 9

Information Radiator

Answer 9

Generic term for a visible location so everyone can quickly see the latest information. aka Big Visible Chart

Question 10

Scrum Master

Answer 10

Responsible for guiding the team and protecting the development team from interruptions or distractions. During the daily standup, the SM listens to the team members for any impediments and provides support. p 54.