1. You are a project manager at a firm, and a critical report is due soon. One of your team members is consistently late in submitting their part. What should you do first?

A) Complete the task yourself to avoid delay.
B) Warn the team member that repeated delays will have consequences.
C) Meet with the team member to understand the reasons for the delay and offer support if needed.
D) Report the team member to upper management.

2. You are responsible for hiring a candidate for a sensitive position. You have two final candidates: one has excellent qualifications but is known to have left previous jobs quickly; the other has moderate qualifications but has stayed longer at each job. What should be your main consideration?

A) The qualifications of the candidates.
B) Their likelihood to stay in the position long-term.
C) The reputation of the candidates in the industry.
D) The need to fill the position quickly.

3. During a team meeting, you notice that some team members are not actively participating. As the leader, how would you encourage participation?

A) Allow only those who want to contribute to speak.
B) Set specific roles for each member to encourage involvement.
C) Conclude the meeting quickly to avoid wasting time.
D) Ask direct questions to those who are not participating.

4. You are in charge of a tight-budget project and encounter an unexpected expense. What is the best course of action?

A) Cut down on other project expenses.
B) Request additional funding immediately.
C) Delay the project to find more funds.
D) Analyze if the expense is essential and adjust the budget accordingly.

5. A critical client sends an urgent email outside of office hours that requires a quick response. What is the most appropriate action?

A) Respond immediately, even if it’s outside of work hours.
B) Wait until the next working day to reply.
C) Send an acknowledgment and indicate a time for a detailed response.
D) Forward the email to a colleague without replying.

6. You are leading a team, and two members have a conflict that is affecting work. What is your best response?

A) Ignore the conflict to avoid confrontation.
B) Ask both members to solve the problem on their own.
C) Mediate the conflict impartially and encourage a positive resolution.
D) Report the issue to upper management for them to handle.

7. You’re tasked with completing a project that requires multiple skills, but you are only proficient in some areas. What should you do?

A) Attempt to complete the entire project alone to improve efficiency.
B) Delegate the tasks according to team members’ strengths.
C) Delay the project until you acquire all necessary skills.
D) Request an extension from management.

8. You have a pressing deadline, but another senior colleague requests assistance on their project. How should you handle this?

A) Refuse the request to focus on your own work.
B) Attempt to complete both projects, even if it means working late.
C) Assess your workload and negotiate a feasible timeline for helping.
D) Delegate your project to a junior employee to assist your colleague.

9. A new technology could streamline operations in your team, but it requires significant investment. What should be your first step?

A) Request immediate approval for funding.
B) Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to assess its impact.
C) Wait to see if other teams adopt the technology first.
D) Reject the idea to avoid unnecessary expenses.

10. Your team consistently misses deadlines, and morale is low. What is the most effective initial approach?

A) Implement stricter deadlines and penalties.
B) Give more time for each task to avoid missed deadlines.
C) Identify the root causes for delays and address them with the team.
D) Replace team members who are underperforming.