Work Strengths Test Question 50 – Sequencing work across competing projects
Read the scenario and rate every action independently. More than one action can receive the same rating.
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Scenario
Three projects need support from the same small group of analysts. One has a regulatory deadline in six weeks, one is expected to improve a public service, and one is a senior request with no confirmed deadline. Each project plan assumes that the analysts will be available immediately, but none shows the dependencies on the other work. You have been asked to recommend a realistic delivery sequence.
Rate the actions
For each action, choose Counterproductive, Ineffective, Fairly Effective or Effective.
Action A
Ask each project manager to keep the original dates and resolve any analyst conflicts directly with the others.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action B
Map the dependencies and analyst capacity, then sequence the work by deadline, impact and the consequences of delay.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action C
Divide the analysts equally between all three projects so that each can make some progress.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action D
Give the senior request first access to the analysts because it is likely to receive the most attention.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Click to reveal the answer
- Action A: Ineffective
- Action B: Effective
- Action C: Fairly Effective
- Action D: Counterproductive
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