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 7Situation Your rescue efforts have borne fruit. The team is back on track with good performance and satisfactory morale. A prudent action at this time would be to:

Style 3 Reward the team members for their turnabout You might take them out to lunch or individually let them know you recognize and appreciate their renewed efforts.

Style 4 Do nothing. Performance is satisfactory, and the team members arc interfacing well, so do not rock the boat.

Style 2 Provide the team members with some specific feedback on good performance and seek out their ideas for planning future phases of the project

Style 1 Continue to give your staff members strong direction. They obviously responded to this type of leadership when they were having problems, and you should continue your role as an active leader and supervisor.

Week 8Situation One of your major benchmarks for the project will not be reached on time unless your team puts in extensive overtime work this week. The best way to handle this situation would be to:

Style 3 Talk with the team members and tactfully "take dicir temperature" about overtime; be careful not to impair your relations with them. If you meet the slightest resistance, modify the target dates, make plans the team will be happy with, or take the chance of being late.

Style 4 Relax and let events take their course. Now that the team members are in high gear again, they will probably accelerate on their own and eventually catch up.

Style 2 Define the problem for the team, stressing the need to accelerate productivity, and let them decide what must be done. They will, you hope, rise to the challenge and volunteer to work overtime. If not, they may come up with a solution you have not considered.

Style 1 Take positive action by advising the team members that they will have to work overtime to catch up. You should plan to work also, to help out and to supervise their efforts

Week 9Situation You have observed that Joan Eatons performance has^tapered tn recent weeks. For example, she has been error prone, and some of her reports had to be rewritten. This has not affected the overall project or the teams morale in spite of the fact that other team members have worked harder to compensate. Your best option would be to:

Style 3 Approach the team members individually or jointly (without Joan present) and level with them about Joans performance drop and possible ramifications. Let them decide if it is a problem and what should be done about the situation.

Style 4 Stay cool and do not overreact at this time. Since neither productivity nor morale has been compromised, you can afford to be patient. The situation may resolve itself; if it worsens, you can always get involved at the appropriate time.

Style 2 Since the problem has not reached serious proportions, you should act subtly. Get the team members together to generally discuss inequities in productivity and get their thoughts on how this type of situation should be handled. An added benefit: Joan may get the hint and change her behavior.

Style 1 Call Joan aside for some special counseling; review her performance and probe the reasons why it has fallen.

Week 10Situation Your boss has informed you that he is very pleased with the overall project and the results it has produced. He has further indicated that it might be worthwhile extending the assignment for an additional four weeks but emphasized the decision was yours, not his. You should:

Style 3 Let the team members dcid if they want to extend the project for an additional period. Their personal expectations, feelings, and plans must be considered the most important element in this decision.

Style 4 Consider your personal needs, plans, and desires foremost, and make your decision on that basis.

Style 2 Discuss the situation with the team members, "sell them on the opportunity, and have them set objectives for the next four weeks.

Style ! Make your decision based on the facts. If four weeks can substantially enhance the project, then : plan to extend it; if not, terminate it as planned.