Judgement Test Question 72 – Giving credit for a colleague’s idea
Read the scenario and rate every action independently. Several actions can receive the same rating.
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Scenario
Your colleague Priya designed a checklist that has reduced errors in your team’s weekly returns. You tested the checklist and presented the results at a meeting with a senior manager. At the end of the meeting, the senior manager congratulates you for creating the improvement. Priya is also attending and says nothing, although she looks disappointed. You want the senior manager to understand your contribution to the testing while making sure Priya receives proper credit for the original idea. The meeting is still open and there is an opportunity to respond naturally before the discussion moves on.
Rate the actions
For each action, choose Counterproductive, Ineffective, Fairly Effective or Effective.
Action A
Thank the senior manager, explain that Priya designed the checklist and briefly describe how you supported the testing.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action B
Say that the checklist was a team effort without naming anyone or explaining the different contributions.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action C
Send a team message after the meeting praising Priya for designing the checklist.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action D
Accept the praise and tell Priya privately afterwards that you know the checklist was her idea.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Click to reveal the answer
- Action A: Effective
- Action B: Fairly Effective
- Action C: Fairly Effective
- Action D: Counterproductive
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