Q1 – Team Crisis
A key project deadline is tomorrow, but a critical task is incomplete due to a colleague’s mistake. The team is looking at you for a decision. Take immediate control, reassign tasks, and push the team to meet the deadline. Pause, analyze root causes, and create a step-by-step recovery plan. Encourage the team emotionally, emphasizing unity and mutual support. Suggest a creative pivot to turn the mistake into an opportunity. Focus only on your part of the project, letting others handle the mistake. Confront the colleague directly to ensure accountability and future caution. Suggest a short break to clear minds before deciding the next step.
Q2 – Social Invitation
A friend invites you to a large networking event with many strangers. Attend enthusiastically, aiming to meet as many people as possible. Attend selectively, focusing on meeting a few key contacts. Politely decline, preferring to spend time alone or with close friends. Go to observe people and learn from interactions without actively networking. Accept to support your friend, even if the event isn’t your style. Decline and suggest an alternative smaller gathering. Attend only if it aligns with a professional or strategic goal.
Q3 – Ethical Dilemma
You notice a colleague taking office supplies home without permission. Report them immediately to a supervisor. Approach them privately to discuss why it’s wrong. Ignore it; it’s not your business. Subtly make a joke about it to hint at awareness. Evaluate if the company mistreats employees before deciding. Take it as a sign of low morale and think about systemic issues. Confront them publicly to set an example.
Q4 – Last-Minute Plan Change
Your weekend hiking trip gets cancelled due to bad weather. Quickly plan an alternative exciting activity. Reschedule the trip for another date immediately. Suggest staying in and doing something relaxing. Organize a group indoor event to keep everyone engaged. Take the opportunity for personal reflection or reading. Ask everyone for suggestions and vote. Decide to spend the time on unfinished work or projects.
Q5 – Conflict in a Group
Two friends in your group have an argument, and the tension is affecting everyone. Step in and mediate directly. Listen to both sides separately before suggesting a solution. Let them resolve it on their own. Distract the group with humor to diffuse tension. Take sides with the person you feel is right. Avoid the conflict entirely by leaving. Propose a group discussion to address the issue openly.
Q6 – Public Speaking Opportunity
Your manager asks you to give a presentation to a large audience next week. Accept enthusiastically and start preparing right away. Accept, but plan carefully to avoid mistakes. Decline, preferring to work behind the scenes. Accept if the topic excites you creatively. Agree only if you can present with a co-speaker. Use it as a chance to impress and boost your status. Suggest someone else who might be better suited.
Q7 – Receiving Criticism
Your supervisor gives you unexpected negative feedback on your work. Listen carefully and thank them for their honesty. Ask for specific examples to understand the issue. Feel defensive but try to hide it. Immediately start improving the weak areas. Dismiss the feedback if you think it’s unfair. Reflect quietly and decide later whether to act. Use it as motivation to prove them wrong.
Q8 – Unplanned Free Day
Your planned activities for the day get cancelled. Use the time for a personal project or hobby. Catch up on chores or overdue tasks. Call friends and arrange a spontaneous outing. Spend the day relaxing and doing nothing. Learn something new online. Go for physical activity or sports. Volunteer or help someone in need.
Q9 – Disagreement in a Meeting
During a meeting, you strongly disagree with a proposed plan. Voice your opinion clearly and argue your case. Suggest an alternative approach. Ask questions to challenge the idea indirectly. Stay silent to avoid conflict. Support the idea to keep harmony, even if you disagree. Ask for more time to think before deciding. Try to find a middle ground solution.
Q10 – Helping a Stranger
You see someone struggling to carry heavy bags. Offer help immediately without hesitation. Offer help only if they seem very tired. Wait to see if someone else helps. Offer help but make a light joke to ease the situation. Ignore and continue with your own tasks. Offer help and also suggest better carrying methods. Help only if it doesn’t delay your schedule.
Q11 – Tight Budget
You’re on a very limited budget this month. Strictly cut unnecessary expenses. Look for creative low-cost activities. Borrow money from a trusted friend. Take on a quick side job to earn extra. Ask family for temporary support. Sell unused items for extra cash. Maintain lifestyle and hope things work out.
Q12 – Leading a New Project
You’re offered to lead a high-visibility project. Accept immediately with excitement. Accept after carefully planning responsibilities. Decline to avoid stress. Accept if you can innovate freely. Share leadership with another person. Accept only if it boosts career opportunities. Decline and recommend a more experienced colleague.
Q13 – Handling a Mistake
You make a mistake at work. Admit it immediately to your boss. Try to fix it quietly before anyone notices. Downplay the mistake if it’s minor. Apologize and explain the circumstances. Learn from it and make a process change. Ask for advice from a colleague. Delay telling anyone until you have a solution.
Q14 – Unexpected Praise
Your boss publicly praises you for your work. Thank them and share credit with the team. Accept graciously and feel proud. Feel uncomfortable with public attention. Use the moment to ask for new opportunities. Downplay it as part of the job. Redirect praise to someone else. Enjoy it but stay silent.
Q15 – Group Decision
Your group needs to choose a restaurant for dinner. Suggest your favorite without hesitation. Ask for everyone’s preferences first. Let others decide; you’re fine with anything. Suggest something new and adventurous. Pick the most convenient option. Offer two or three options to vote on. Choose based on dietary needs of the group.
Q16 – Missed Opportunity
A friend tells you about a great job opportunity that you just missed. Feel deeply regretful and dwell on it. Accept it calmly and move on. Analyze why you missed it and adjust for next time. Joke about it to lighten the mood. Immediately search for similar opportunities.
How strongly do you agree that missing opportunities motivates you to act faster in the future? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q17 – Unfair Rule at Work
Your workplace introduces a new policy you feel is unfair. Follow the rule but express discontent privately. Challenge the rule directly with management. Look for ways to work around it. Leave the job if it affects you too much. Adapt without complaint.
How strongly do you agree that confronting authority is necessary when rules are unjust? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q18 – Helping a Colleague Under Pressure
A colleague is visibly stressed about a deadline. Offer to share their workload. Give them advice on time management. Offer emotional support without taking on tasks. Stay out of it to focus on your own work. Suggest delegating their tasks to others.
How strongly do you agree that helping others at work should be prioritized over your own tasks? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q19 – Sudden Change in Travel Plans
Your flight is delayed by 6 hours. Use the time to work or study. Explore the airport or nearby area. Socialize with other passengers. Relax and watch movies or read. Complain to airline staff for better service.
How strongly do you agree that adapting quickly to unexpected changes is one of your strengths? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q20 – Being Assigned an Unfamiliar Task
Your boss asks you to handle a task you’ve never done before. Accept eagerly as a learning opportunity. Accept but request training first. Hesitate but agree to try. Decline, explaining it’s outside your expertise. Delegate it to someone more experienced.
How strongly do you agree that stepping into unknown situations helps you grow? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q21 – Social Media Disagreement
You see a close friend post something you strongly disagree with. Comment publicly to express your view. Message them privately to discuss. Ignore it; everyone is entitled to their opinion. Post a general status expressing your stance. Unfollow or mute them.
How strongly do you agree that public debates are important for truth to emerge? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q22 – Group Task with Unequal Effort
In a group project, one member is not contributing. Address them directly and request more effort. Take on their tasks to ensure success. Report the issue to the leader. Ignore it and focus on your own part. Try to motivate them with encouragement.
How strongly do you agree that teamwork requires equal effort from all members? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q23 – Learning Something New
You’re offered a free course in a skill unrelated to your job. Take it eagerly for personal growth. Take it only if it may help your career later. Decline to save time for relevant skills. Take it if friends are also joining. Delay deciding until later.
How strongly do you agree that exploring unrelated skills is valuable? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q24 – Handling an Overconfident Colleague
A colleague often overestimates their abilities. Let them handle tasks and learn from mistakes. Offer constructive feedback privately. Take over important tasks to avoid risk. Publicly correct their overconfidence. Avoid working directly with them.
How strongly do you agree that direct confrontation is the best way to correct overconfidence? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q25 – Facing an Impossible Deadline
You’re given a deadline that seems impossible. Work extra hours to meet it. Negotiate for more time. Prioritize essential tasks and cut less important ones. Seek help from colleagues. Accept it and deliver what you can.
How strongly do you agree that pushing yourself beyond limits is worth it to meet goals? (1–7)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q26 – I enjoy taking the lead in group situations. Likert (1–Strongly Disagree … 7–Strongly Agree)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q27 – I prefer sticking to proven methods rather than experimenting. Likert (1–Strongly Disagree … 7–Strongly Agree)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q28 – I find it easy to understand other people’s emotions. Likert (1–Strongly Disagree … 7–Strongly Agree)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q29 – I stay calm and focused under pressure. Likert (1–Strongly Disagree … 7–Strongly Agree)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q30 – I enjoy exploring completely new and unfamiliar experiences. Likert (1–Strongly Disagree … 7–Strongly Agree)
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1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Somewhat Disagree 4 = Neutral 5 = Somewhat Agree 6 = Agree 7 = Strongly Agree
Q31 – Describe a recent situation where you had to adapt to a major change. What did you do? Q32 – What motivates you the most when working on a challenging task? Q33 – How do you usually handle disagreements with close friends or family? Q34 – Describe your ideal work environment in as much detail as possible. Q35 – What is one personal weakness you are actively trying to improve, and how? Submit Responses