Question: In your opinion, is delegation a tool for nominating work for subordinates or a tool to motivate and train them?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Do you think delegation is a way to dump failure on the shoulders of a subordinate or as a dynamic tool for motivating and training your team to realize their full potential?
Follow-up questions:
- N/A
Question Details:
Question Type:
Work Activity (Task):
Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information,Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Interacting with Others – Assigning Tasks to Others (Delegation and Direction),Interacting with Others – Coaching and Developing Others,Interacting with Others – Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others,Interacting with Others – Developing and Building Teams,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Interacting with Others – Monitoring and Controlling Resources,Interacting with Others – Performance Management (Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates),Interacting with Others – Provide Consultation and Advice to Others,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Scheduling Work and Activities (Rostering)
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
You are looking for the candidate’s ability to see delegation as an effective management skill.
If the candidate uses delegation as a factor to motivate the employees to use their full potential.
If the candidate mentions how, by being accountable for their team has helped them delegate efficiently in the past.
If the candidate considers the strengths and weaknesses of the team before a task is delegated.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the candidate does not have a proper idea on how to delegate the work.
If the candidate emphasizes least on motivating and inspiring employees through delegation.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
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