Question: Describe a time when you had to critically evaluate the quality of proposals sent to you by others.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

How do you assess the quality of decisions or recommendations that other people present to you? Provide an example.

Follow-up questions:

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic,Complex Problem Solving,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making,Systems Evaluation

Abilities:

Cognitive – Deductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Flexibility of Closure (Pattern Detection),Cognitive – Inductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Speed of Closure (Thinking Speed)

Other Factors:

Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (for Problem Identification),Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity)

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Job Structure – Freedom to Make Decisions,Job Structure – Frequency of Decision Making,Job Structure – Level of Responsibility (Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Organization Results)

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Analytical Thinking,Attention to Detail,Handling Ambiguity

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate narrates example which shows their decision making approach.
If the candidate backs up with facts and logic.
If the candidate consistently follows a plan or process and come to the best choice for the company.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate sounds taking decisions based on assumptions.
If the candidate does not have a proper plan which they follow every time for decision making.
If the candidate sounds less confident.

Sample Answer:

N/A

Question Source: https://www.totaljobs.com/advice/most-common-competency-based-interview-questions