Kaylee is a risk manager working in collaboration with Alyssa, a project manager, and both work for a top healthcare company. During a tense moment, they have a heated debate on how a risk should be treated. They decide to get the sponsor’s viewpoint and reach consensus after further discussion. What conflict-resolution technique did they use?

A project manager hosted a celebration for the project team to reward them for a job well done that led to the successful completion of a major project. It was clear to the project manager that the team was relaxed and enjoying themselves, with some talking about upcoming vacation plans. What type of project ending is this?

A junior project manager works with the procurement manager to review vendor proposals. The procurement manager decides to select a vendor who did not have the highest weighted score against the criteria that were predetermined. The project manager learns that the vendor is the procurement manager’s cousin. What should the project manager do?

You are a project manager working for a nonprofit organization. Your team consists of full-time employees from the same nonprofit organization, and all of you are motivated by providing a service to others in need. You have worked with these team members before and know they all have outstanding performance records. Your project concerns setting up a receiving and distribution center for new and gently used laptops to be distributed to schools in Latvia. At a recent team meeting, you reiterated the expectations for this project with all of your team members. You eagerly listened to their ideas and concerns and assured them you would support them in meeting the goals of the project no matter what it takes. Which theory do you subscribe to?