Strategies used by project manager
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You have just been brought in on a project, as the previous project manager has left. The project is behind schedule and over budget, and several key team members have quit in disgust, plummeting the morale of the rest of the team, who fear they will have to do the extra work without compensation.
explore how organizational culture and human behavior influence the success of projects, in particular projects beset with issues like those presented in the
scenario. In this paper, answer the following questions:
What are some strategies that could be used by a project manager
to successfully manage the relationships among project team members and
the relationships among the project team and external resources (e.g.,
subcontractors, government agencies)? How would these strategies differ
under the conditions described in the scenario?
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You have just been brought in on a project, as the previous project manager has left. The project is behind schedule and over budget, and several key team members have quit in disgust, plummeting the morale of the rest of the team, who fear they will have to do the extra work without compensation.
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In order to successfully manage relationships among project team members, the project manager should promote a cooperative and healthy working environment during the project wherein team members help and cooperate with each other in carrying out project tasks and solve complex business problems in order to achieve the stated project goals as per the project scope. The project manager needs to display strong leadership skills in order to influence such behavior among team members and should himself lead by example. Further, he should ensure proper communication among the team members and quick resolution to any grievances and concerns of the team members.
The project manager should also ensure that team members participate in decision making and should delegate responsibility accordingly. Further, a suitable ...
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