AON Situational Judgment 2

Question 1

You made an error in a report that has already been sent to a client. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Inform your manager, correct the report, and send an updated version with an apology.

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Wait to see if the client notices the error.

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Deny the error if the client raises it.

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Blame a colleague for the mistake.

Question 2

Two team members are in ongoing conflict that is affecting team productivity. As their manager, what is your BEST approach?

Accepted Answer

Meet with each person individually, then together, to mediate and find a resolution.

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Ignore the conflict and hope it resolves itself.

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Choose a side and enforce your preferred position.

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Separate the two people so they never work together.

Question 3

You are asked to meet a deadline that requires cutting corners on quality. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the trade-off with your manager and agree on the best course of action.

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Cut corners and submit on time without informing anyone.

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Miss the deadline to ensure full quality without discussing it with your manager.

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Submit incomplete work and apologize afterward.

Question 4

You receive feedback from your manager that you disagree with. What is the BEST response?

Accepted Answer

Thank your manager, ask clarifying questions, and reflect on whether the feedback has merit.

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Ignore the feedback since you believe it is wrong.

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Complain to other colleagues about the unfair feedback.

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Argue your position immediately and forcefully.

Question 5

A new policy is introduced that you think will not work well for your team. What is the MOST constructive response?

Accepted Answer

Implement it while voicing your concerns through appropriate channels.

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Refuse to implement it and encourage your team to do the same.

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Implement it without raising any concerns.

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Complain about it to your team but not to management.

Question 6

You are given an urgent task but realize you lack the knowledge to complete it. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Admit the gap to your manager and ask for guidance or resources.

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Guess at an answer to appear competent.

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Delegate the task to a junior colleague without their preparation.

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Wait until someone notices you haven't started.