Work Strengths Test Question 82 – Supporting an overloaded team member
Read the scenario, then choose the one action you would be most likely to take and the one action you would be least likely to take.
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Scenario
A capable team member has recently missed several handovers and colleagues are starting to complain. They have not asked for help, but you know they are covering two unfamiliar tasks after another person left. The team is busy and people are beginning to keep their own work rather than offer support.
Choose the actions
Select one Most likely action and one Least likely action. Do not rank the two remaining actions.
Action A
Tell the team to help whenever they notice the colleague falling behind, without changing any named responsibilities.
Your selection:
Most likelyLeast likely
Action B
Tell the colleague in the next team meeting that they need to manage their time better because others are being affected.
Your selection:
Most likelyLeast likely
Action C
Take all of the colleague's unfinished work yourself until they become familiar with the new tasks.
Your selection:
Most likelyLeast likely
Action D
Speak with the colleague privately, agree what needs immediate support and arrange a clear temporary redistribution with the team.
Your selection:
Most likelyLeast likely
Click to reveal the answer
- Most likely: Action D
- Least likely: Action B
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