Communication on a project is flowing well. Team members are motivated, and they are allowed to make decisions about their work. Which of the following management styles is the project manager MOST…

Exploitive management treats team members as resources to be used without regard for their input or well-being, which would not result in motivation or empowerment.

Retrospective is a ceremony or review technique used in Agile, not a management style.

Participative management involves the project manager sharing decision-making authority with the team, which directly explains why team members are motivated and empowered to make decisions about their own work. This style builds trust and increases engagement by treating team members as stakeholders in the outcome. It contrasts with top-down styles by actively including the team in the project process.

Authoritative management relies on the project manager making unilateral decisions and directing the team, which conflicts with team members being allowed to make decisions about their work.