Question: Describe a time when you had to make a decision without the input of key stakeholders who would evaluate you based on that decision.

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Complex Problem Solving,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:

Cognitive – Flexibility of Closure (Pattern Detection),Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition)

Other Factors:

Candidate Preparedness,Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (for Problem Identification),Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity),Work Output – Process Management

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,Assertiveness/Courage,Attention to Detail,Independence,Leadership/Command,Persistence/Perseverance,Stress Tolerance

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