5 questions | Management homework help

Hello, this is in question/answer format.  Must be completely original work.

Q1 – Corporations have downsized over the last 25 to 30 years and, as a result, have eliminated layers of management—particularly middle management. To what degree, if any, does this change the role of the leader? Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Q2 – What steps should project managers take in order to ensure that the work of the project team is distributed equally among the members of the team? What can team members do to support the project manager in this effort? Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Q3 – The punctuated equilibrium model suggests that teams eventually gel and begin to perform once time constraints become a pressing concern. In your experience, does this model reflect actual team development and performance, or does the five-stage model of team development offer a more realistic approach? Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Q4 – Can virtual teams be as successful as onsite teams? Why, or why not? Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Q5 – Is conflict within a project team always a negative, or are there some forms of conflict that are desirable? To what degree should project managers encourage or discourage it? Your response should be at least 75 words in length.