Behavioral Event Interview

Q1. I believe that to achieve results from subordinates, you should give instructions, not interfere or oversee while the task is being done, and then hold them accountable for the results.

Q2. My knowledge of the economy and market relating to our business is outstanding.

Q3. I am good at mentoring team members for their growth and improvement.

Q4. If I sense that my views will prove to be controversial or will be opposed, I tend to keep them to myself.

Q5. I am good at resolving even difficult conflicts.

Q6. I believe that a good decision can only be made when I have all the information, even if that causes delays.

Q7. I think that human nature is such that people never cooperate with each other and have to be forced to collaborate.

Q8. I wish I could manage my time better

Q9. I have a good grasp of other verticals/ departments/ roles in the company.

Q10. I am a role model for others.

Q11. I believe that leaders who are admired the most are those who create a happy atmosphere irrespective of whether results are achieved or not.

Q12. I invariably pursue results with dynamism and focus.

Q13. I am not good at handling criticism from others, particularly juniors, even when it is made in private.

Q14. Mostly when I make a decision based on gut feeling, it turns out right.

Q15. To keep peace during meetings and discussions, I believe in being diplomatic rather than speaking my mind.

Q16. With so many tasks at hand, I am mostly struggling with setting my priorities.

Q17. I regularly provide feedback to team members about their performance, sterngths and shortcomings.

Q18. I have worked in teams that are/ were good at cooperating, collaboration and exchange of information.

Q19. I believe that luck plays a vital role in our success.

Q20.I always have a roadmap for my life for the next 5 or more years.

Q21. If someone in my team makes a serious mistake (despite best effort and intention), I take complete responsibility even though that will make my boss upset with me.

Q22.If a team has poor teamwork, it is basically a reflection of the quality of team members, not the leader.

Q23. To me only results matter and not the amount of hardwork and sincerity anyone puts into the task.

Q24. To achieve results, I am willing to sacrifice time, values and ethics - to me winning is critical.

Q25. I can quickly focus on key issues in any complicated problem or discussion.

Q26. I am very good at taking feedback from others.

Q27. I am clear about my values and my behaviour and conduct are always aligned to those values

Q28. I am so occupied with work that I have insufficient time for myself and my family.

Q29. I am a good trainer.

Q30. Gossip and politics in a team are the result of the leader being biased and unfair.

Q31. I like to maintain privacy; others do not know much about my inner self or private life.

Q32 If I don't like a subordinate's work or behaviour, I do not hesitate to point it out in private—no matter who that person is, e.g., even if he is related to someone in management.

Q33. People consider me very decisive

Q34. I am considered a high-achiever

Q35. I tend to like team members who share my opinions - whether political or on other non-professional matters.

Q36. Results and success are a leader's responsibility.

Q37. My idea of a high performing team is one where the majority of members (60-70%) are outstanding and need little or no supervision.

Q38. I believe that no matter how long it takes every day, team members need to finish tasks first before considering 'work-life balance'.

Q39. If a colleague is inefficient, I step in to show him a better way of doing work

Q40. The best decisions are those which are in our short-term good - after all, who knows what might happen in the long term?

Q41. The role of leaders is to make decisions by consensus as much as possible—or at least based on the views of the majority of the team.

Q42. When I don't like a behaviour or performance of a task, I do not hesitate to criticise a colleague or subordinate in public.

Q43. I am able to deeply connect with most people - at a friendly and warm level.

Q44.I have noticed that when people have problems they often come to me for solutions.

Q45. I believe that bosses do not like to hear bad news - it is better to let them find it out on their own rather than informing and upsetting them.

Q46. I am good at conveying my thoughts and ideas.

Q47. There is adequate time for everything - it is a matter of setting priorities and being organised.

Q48. I am fully aware of the rationale for management's current strategy and the direction the management has decided for the company for the future.

Q49. I am quick to make decisions in most matters

Q50. When there is stress and pressure, I tend to stay calm and composed.