Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a function of a team leader in project management?

1. Sequencing start-up activities

2. Setting up internal audits

3. Determining employee salaries

4. Motivating team members

The correct answer is: Determining employee salaries

Determining employee salaries is not typically a function of a team leader in project management. Team leaders are primarily focused on coordinating tasks, facilitating communication, and motivating team members to achieve project goals. Their responsibilities often include sequencing start-up activities to ensure the project progresses smoothly and may involve setting up internal audits to maintain quality and compliance. However, decisions about employee salaries are usually managed by human resources or upper management rather than by team leaders, as this function deals with broader organizational policies and budgetary considerations. Therefore, option C stands out as the activity that does not align with the primary responsibilities of a project team leader.