Question: What is your approach to developing a strategic vision for your business or organization? Name three to five principles or benchmarks you would focus on.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

As you develop a strategic vision for your organization what are the five key criteria that you should focus on?

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:

Cognitive – Deductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Inductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Originality,Cognitive – Perceptual Speed

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Agreeableness,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information,Information Input – Gathering Information,Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Information Input – Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (for Problem Identification),Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Monitoring and Controlling Resources,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Evaluating Compliance with Standards,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),Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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,Job Structure – Level of Responsibility (Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Organization Results)

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Analytical Thinking,Approachability,Attention to Detail,Initiative,Innovation,Leadership/Command,Risk Tolerance

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What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate is able to ask right questions to gather information.
If the candidate has a step by step approach to focus on the needs of the organization.
If the candidate understands and takes into consideration various factors that might effect the planning and implementation of the strategy they have chosen.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate does not make efforts to find out the company’s core competencies.

Sample Answer:

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