Based on principles for creating a productive and positive work environment, evaluate the manager's current approach in the following scenario. Then, propose two specific, different actions the manager could take to improve both team morale and project outcomes. Justify each of your proposals.

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A software development team's productivity and morale have plummeted over the last quarter. The team manager, who was recently promoted from a senior developer role, has implemented a new policy requiring each team member to submit a detailed hourly log of their activities. The manager also frequently intervenes in technical discussions, often overriding the team's proposed solutions with their own, stating that their previous experience makes them the ultimate authority on the 'right' way to code. Based on psychological principles for improving a workplace environment, critically evaluate the manager's current strategy and justify why it is likely ineffective.

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