Skills Tests -> Manager in a fix
MANAGER IN A FIX
Write down your answers and then compare them with our answers. The objective is to see how analytically and logically you think.
1. Situation A:
You find yourself managing staff with more day to day knowledge of what's happening or with greater technical knowledge and skills than you have. Frequently you don't have any clue of what is being discussed. How will you react?
2. Situation B:
As the new manager you identify areas where changes need to be made . However, these are met with stiff resistance. What will your approach be?
3. Situation C:
On a variety of issues you feel that your boss is letting you down. He/she is not available when needed, directly goes to your sub-ordinate and doesn't give you any feedback. What will you do?
4. Situation D:
You have a good performer as a sub-ordinate. Recently for no apparent reason, he appears to lose motivation. How will you improve his motivation?
5. Situation E:
You have a sub-ordinate who is a poor performer. He never achieves his goals and can never be relied upon. When put under pressure the person panics. How will you handle this sub-ordinate of yours?
6. Situation F:
You start to try to build your team in a new organisation, but find a lack of interest. people continue to work as individuals behaving in ways that conflict with your objectives of team working. What will you try to do?
Skills Tests -> Manager in a fix