Question: What is your approach to seeking and establishing allies, in the context of a wider business or organizational strategic plan?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

How should you go about identifying allies as part of any good business or organizational strategy plan?

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Social – Coordination (Adjusting one’s own actions in relation to others),Social – Rapport Buiding/Relating and Connecting with others,Social – Social Perceptiveness

Abilities:

Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition)

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Agreeableness,Candidate Preparedness,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Practical Intelligence (Street Smarts),Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

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

Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Interacting with Upper Management,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Supervisor,Interpersonal Relationships – Work With Work Group or Team (As a member, not a leader)

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility,Analytical Thinking,Approachability,Compassion/Concern for Others,Cooperation,Initiative,Social Orientation (Work Alone vs Group Work)

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate emphasizes the importance of being supportive and to not ask for too much.
If the candidate understands the importance of exhibiting total professionalism.
If the candidate emphasizes on listening skills and showing up when asked for.

Red Flags to Watch For:

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Sample Answer:

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