You are newly appointed project manager at Ukhahlamba Holdings, a company sub-contracted to project manage construction projects within one of the leading mines in Kathu, Northern Cape. From your previous experience, you have learnt that the success of any project depends largely on the human factor. Considering the area and the history of mining sector in South Africa, you are managing quite a diverse workforce. Taking this into account, discuss biographical characteristics as contributors to your diverse workforce, and hence discuss creatively how you would ensure that each of these characteristics work to the benefit and success of each project. (25)

QUESTION 2 [25]

2.1 Compare and contrast Five-Stage Model and the Punctuated-Equilibrium Model and discuss how EACH can be applied to increase team effectiveness in project’s success. (20)

2.2 What effect, if any, do you think workforce diversity has on a team’s performance and satisfaction? (5