Question: In your opinion, what are the qualities of a bad leader?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- What characteristics make a bad leader?
Follow-up questions:
- Why?
- Have you encountered this type of leader before?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Work Activity (Task):
Interacting with Others – Assigning Tasks to Others (Delegation and Direction),Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Change Management,Interacting with Others – Coaching and Developing Others,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,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 – Performance Management (Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates),Interacting with Others – Provide Consultation and Advice to Others,Interacting with Others – Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (Conflict Management),Interacting with Others – Staffing Organizational Units (Recruitment)
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 – Responsibility for Outcomes and Results of Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety
What to look for in an answer:
Look to understand the interviewee’s understanding of leadership. Look for the interviewee’s preference for the type of leader they want to avoid.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee’s idea of leadership will not fit with your company or work team.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
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