What action did the group leader take when a member was not contributing?

• A. Exclude from project
• B. Meet privately with him to address the issue
• C. Publicly criticize
• D. Ignore the issue

Answer: (B)

When a group member isn’t contributing, the best approach is to address it directly but privately. A private meeting lets the leader discuss specific concerns, hear the member’s perspective, and set clear expectations and steps for improvement without putting them on the defensive. This preserves trust, makes accountability possible, and helps the group stay cohesive while working toward a better outcome. Excluding the member from the project is punitive and unfair without attempting to resolve the issue; publicly criticizing damages morale and trust; and ignoring it lets the problem persist and harms the team’s progress.