1) Read each weeks scenario You have been given 4 alternatives to each weeks scenario. Check (circle) the style you would choose directly

a. Restate the problem or situation you faced as project manager for each week

b. Identify the style you choose and justify your choice

Week 1Situation This is your first day on the job with your new project team. A good strategy at this time would be:

Style 3 Motivate the team. Have a meeting to kick off the project with a flying start Forget the nuts and bolts and concentrate on personal benefits, the challenge, opportunity for growth, teamwork, eta

Style 4 Do not take any action. The team has been briefed on the job, and if the team members were not highly motivated, they would not have been selected in the first place. Do not get involved until problems arise.

Style 2 Call a meeting to solicit the team's ideas on how the project should be handled. Plan to incorporate their thinking in your project plans.

Style 1 Have a meeting with the team to outline your objectives, performance standards, and working guidelines for the project.

Week 2Situation Ted Davis appears to be establishing a dominant role. You have observed him directing other staffers (particularly Sally Woods), and he seems to be getting*quite involved in other peoples activities. You should:

Style 3 Cali a staff meeting to generally discuss how things are going, to see if team members are happy and satisfied with their work. If there is any dissatisfaction, it is bound to surface at this time.

Style 2 Ask the team members for recommendations on how they should be organized for optimum productivity.

Style 4 Avoid reacting prematurely and continue to observe the teams activities.

Style 1 Take Ted aside immediately and let him know that his behavior will have immediate and long-term effects on the project.

Week 3Situation For the past day or so, the team members have apparently been bogged down with a problem. They have been huddling with each other and may fall behind schedule or get off track. Your best move at this point would be to:

Style 3 Be supportive to the situation. Counsel the team members as necessary, and encourage them, but let them solve the problem by themselves.

Style 2 Roll up your sleeves and work closely with the team. Supervise their efforts, but get them involved in an ultimate solution.

Style 4 Let the team struggle with its problem until a suitable solution evolves.

Style 1 Quickly step into the situation and either solve the problem yourself or provide the team with direction.