Peter Is Team Leader for a Major Project at Work

question 155

Multiple Choice

Peter is team leader for a major project at work. The project is very complex and will require a number of months to complete. He wants to ensure that the team members will stay motivated and on task despite the inevitable frustrations. Based on research, it is likely that the lowest motivation will occur ____.

• A) at the start of the project
• B) midway through the project
• C) when the project is very close to complete
• D) almost randomly, throughout the course of the project

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Definitions:

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Treasury Bill

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