Judgement Test Question 44 – A sponsor wants to skip engagement to recover time
Read the scenario and rate every action independently. Several actions can receive the same rating.
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Scenario
A transformation programme is six weeks behind schedule. The sponsor proposes announcing the new operating model before staff representatives see it, arguing that earlier engagement created delays and unrealistic requests. Managers know the structure is likely to cause anxiety because some teams will lose responsibilities, although no posts are being removed. You lead implementation and believe parts of the model could still be improved through practical feedback. The sponsor wants your agreement today so the announcement can go out at the end of the week.
Rate the actions
For each action, choose Counterproductive, Ineffective, Fairly Effective or Effective.
Action A
Propose short, focused engagement on the areas that can still change, explain what is fixed and use the feedback to strengthen the implementation plan.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action B
Send the final model to representatives one day before the announcement so they are aware of it in advance.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action C
Hold confidential sessions with a small representative group and keep the planned decision date.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action D
Agree to skip engagement and ask managers to handle concerns once the model has been announced.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Click to reveal the answer
- Action A: Effective
- Action B: Ineffective
- Action C: Fairly Effective
- Action D: Counterproductive
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