BUS 375: Project Management
Assignment 1 Project Motorcycles

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Dorinda Greenfield
Instructor: Pamela Payne
Strayer University

Select one (1) of the types of project organization that would suit the development of the larger touring class motorcycles. Outline the process steps that your company would take in order to develop the motorcycles. Provide a rationale for the response. The things to consider when selecting a project organization are: project length, project size, and project location, experience with project management organization, philosophy and visibility of upper-level management, available resources, and unique aspects of the project. In this case study, the matrix organization would be the best …show more content…
Coercive: many managers who work with junior teams use the coercive style. Some team members often view this as a dictator type style; however, the project manager’s strengths are essential in outlining an entire project, setting the project scope, and monitoring the project to the end
Pacesetter: While one would think a pacesetter would reward and offer clear goals to get the job done, this is not the case. Pacesetters expect the highest standards from their teams and will often terminate the weak. Managers who utilize this style should expect a lot of stress within teams.
Democratic: the democratic leader builds consensus through participation. If this style were summed up in one phrase, it would be “What do you think?” The democratic style is most effective when the leader needs the team to buy into or have ownership of a decision, plan, or goal, or if he or she is uncertain and needs fresh ideas from qualified teammates. It is not the best choice in an emergency situation, when time is the essence for another reason or when teammates are not informed enough to offer sufficient guidance to the leader. (Dana C. Ackley, Ph.D.) In this case, I would recommend the democratic leadership style. The five year timeframe is not short when we consider the fact that the company was already producing motorcycle engines. The employees are experienced and skilled, so