PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER People Practice Question
A Project Manager is experiencing low morale within the project team following a major schedule overrun. According to PRINCE2 7, which leadership approach should the Project Manager adopt to best address this team dynamic?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Engage the team collaboratively to understand barriers, adjust the plan transparently, and support well-being.
In PRINCE2 7, leadership involves setting clear direction and adapting styles to the team's maturity and emotional state. When morale is low due to a setback, a supportive and collaborative leadership approach is required to rebuild trust and re-engage the team.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Delegate all recovery planning entirely to the team without managerial oversight or support.
Why it's wrong here
Total delegation without guidance can overwhelm an already demoralized team.
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Focus heavily on transactional rewards while reducing team involvement in planning.
Why it's wrong here
Transactional approaches do not address the underlying cultural and emotional drivers of team morale.
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Adopt an autocratic style to strictly enforce remaining deadlines and eliminate distractions.
Why it's wrong here
An autocratic style under low morale typically increases stress and resentment, worsening team performance.
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Engage the team collaboratively to understand barriers, adjust the plan transparently, and support well-being.
Why this is correct
Collaborative leadership directly addresses morale by involving the team in solutions and showing empathy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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