Question 1

When have you had to adapt to change in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Being able to adapt to change in the workplace is an essential skill to possess because change is inevitable The interviewer would like to know about a time you were required to adapt to change in the workplace Sample answer in my view is to be "In my current management position, it was a lot of change to handle in a short time, especially being unsure of who to report to ahead of others and it took a little while to adjust The training component of my staff was not easy either However, in the end, it was worth it to secure such a high profile"

Question 2

How can the company’s compliance policies be improved and/or better applied, communicated and enforced?

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Compliance policies should be accessible to all employees, well communicated, and easy to understand and apply Responses to this question can provide valuable end-user feedback in this regard The additional area of “enforcement” may provide some insight into an organization’s ethical tone and employee perceptions about fairness and equality A quality compliance program will assure that all violators are treated fairly, but equally If employees perceive that management or others are “above the law,” the compliance program loses credibility

Question 3

What are the compliance- and/or ethics-related challenges you face most frequently in your current role?

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This question provides information on several important aspects of a compliance program First, it may highlight risks that the compliance officer was unaware of or didn’t fully appreciate (risk assessment) Second, it assesses how well employees are able to apply corporate policies in the context of their role (policy comprehension/retention and training effectiveness) Third, it reiterates and reinforces the employee’s understanding of risks and policies specific to them (training) Interviewees frequently struggle with this question initially and the interviewer may need to provide an obvious example of such a challenge to help the interviewee get started (ie gift policy, etc)

Question 4

Give some Examples of Teamwork

Accepted Answer

Here are some example statements to consider as you prepare your answer 1I used to be a part of a team responsible for evaluating and choosing a new vendor for our office materials and supplies The inter-departmental team reviewed options, a comparison of service and pricing, select a vendor, and carried out the transition to the new vendor 2Our team always finished our projects before of schedule with very good reviews from our clients 3I preserved to grow as a group member while on my sorority's debate group and through my advanced marketing class where we had several of team assignments

Question 5

What strategies would you use to motivate your team?

Accepted Answer

Here is an example statement to consider as you prepare your answer On motivating others by using recognizing their achievements: I consider that recognizing good aspects of worker performance is critical to motivating maximum people For example, I control a staff of 10 employees, and I observed that one of the workers was somewhat introverted and tended to stop in the background He achieved correctly but was reluctant to contribute at meetings, and I thought he could be extra productive if optimally motivated I commenced an each day ritual of supervising in with him and checking his output I provided good feedback concerning his daily achievements I discovered that the quantity and quality of his output increased as I interacted with him more regularly I was able to call upon him at meetings considering that I understood the details of his work better and ask him to share few of his successful strategies with colleagues

Question 6

Have you ever had difficulty working with a manager?

Accepted Answer

Here are some example statements to consider as you prepare your answer 1I have been fortunate to have had awesome managers during my career so far I have respected each of them and got along nicely with all of them 2No, I am a hard worker, and my managers continually appear to appreciate the job I'm doing I have got along good with every manager I have had

Question 7

I have difficulty deciding what exercises to do and the proper sequence of exercises to achieve maximum results. What help can you offer me?

Accepted Answer

I assume that by exercises you mean stretches If not, if you mean other exercises, then Science of Sports Training will answer your question Concerning stretches?do dynamic stretches similar to the movements in your sport Do those isometric stretches that resemble positions at which your range of motion is less than required in your sport For example, stretches 1 and 3 on pages 68 and 69 in Stretching Scientifically would help for baseball pitchers Gymnasts or kickboxers may pick any stretch from pages 70?72, plus any stretch from page 74 and any hamstring stretch from page 75 Stretches you do for the front of the thigh and for the hamstring you can later replace with front splits (page 76 in Stretching Scientifically) as your flexibility improves You can do relaxed stretches similar to your isometric stretches or whichever ones stretch your tensed muscles The proper sequence of stretches in a workout is: dynamic, static active, isometric, relaxed You do not have to do all these types of stretches in a workout You can skip the ones that you do not need but do not alter the order

Question 8

Is it truly possible to produce a permanent, instantly accessible flexibility that requires no warm-up or any other preparation?

Accepted Answer

Yes Otherwise what is the point of practicing combat techniques such as high kicks if they require a warm-up? I personally know many athletes, some of them active soldiers, who can display much greater flexibility without a warm-up than what I show in this book Of course, I can do everything that you see in this book also without a warm-up If your coach or instructor cannot teach you how to have such flexibility then it tells you something about his or her knowledge of human physiology and the methodology of sports training

Question 9

Tell me do you consider yourself to be thoughtful, analytical or do you usually make up your mind fast? Give an example?

Accepted Answer

I mostly follow my intuitions with full belief in them But the outcome decision is based upon the analysis of the situations So for people around me i am an analytical person, which is true to an extent I don't come to, even a simplest decision in a rush

Question 10

How do you go about making an important decision affecting your career?

Accepted Answer

Career decisions are surely the toughest one and almost inevitable I follow my instincts during any doubtful situations b'coz in dilema u r not in the position to make a decision what better guide can we get, other then our inner voice, during those difficult situations This doesn't infact means that decision regarding the priority in life be left just to intuitions Intuitions also needs input in the form of one's likes and dislikes Goals proper set once, as such, go a long way in creating a good intuitive judgement

Question 11

Why Do Organisations Need Creativity?

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Do businesses want employees at every level who develop ideas to solve problems and embrace opportunities? Yes In a range of studies since 2003, The Accenture Institute for High Performance found that the highest performing companies in the world encourage staff at every level to solve problems to make things new and better The Ernst & Young Connecting Innovation to Profit report (2010) found that fast-moving, agile companies recognise the importance of creative thinking skills, concluding that “the ability to manage, organise, cultivate and nurture creative thinking is directly linked to growth and achievement" The IBM Global CEO Survey 2010 interviewed more than 1500 CEO’s from 60 countries and 33 industries, concluding that creativity is the most important leadership trait for the future They suggested that “more than rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision – successfully navigating an increasingly complex world will require creativity”

Question 12

What is Innovation?

Accepted Answer

Innovation is the application of creativity to give rise to a new concept, product, service or process delivering something new and better to the world When we innovate, we work with the creative ideas we have developed and put them into practice Innovation is NOT just about making new gadgets and fancy widgets We can be innovative in New Product Design, but in many other ways too New concepts, like how to lead and motivate people at work, as well as new services and processes

Question 13

Are there any times where you had a conflict with a superior? If yes, how did you handle it and resolve it?

Accepted Answer

I have had differences of opinion with previous managers Our disagreements were not significant, but some had to be confronted and resolved I have learned that two parties typically quarrel when each one refuses to consider the other's perspective Therefore, I asked the manager I disagreed with to explain his or her perspective, and then to consider my point of view This way, we were able to take into account each other's perspective and come to an agreeable compromise When a compromise could not be reached, I accepted my manager's decision Regardless of individual perspectives, managers are responsible for setting policy, and subordinates are responsible for executing it

Question 14

How do you handle conflict?

Accepted Answer

When responding to conflict resolution questions, answer with confidence since you're being considered for a supervisory position where you will frequently be required to work in teams, delegate responsibilities, and handle difficult problems The following is an effective way to answer conflict resolution questions: Before proposing a solution, I collect all relevant facts surrounding the conflict Conflicts are often resolved if sufficient time is devoted to determining root causes, while disregarding trivial or irrelevant facts An effective answer can also be supplemented with the following response: When resolving a problem between employees, I serve as a neutral third party When needed, I establish rules of conduct For an organization to operate efficiently, employees must be on the same page At most organizations, bad feelings exist among some employees, so a manager is responsible for ensuring that employees are placed in situations where they're comfortable to focus on their job responsibilities In other words, employees must be situated around others they can work with so productivity is not affected

Question 15

Which of the following is not a RM principle?

Accepted Answer

Apply the RM process to situations where serious injury might occur is not a RM (Risk Management) principle. Risk Management :: A decision-making process for managing day-to-day schedules when there are conflicts.

Question 16

What types of people do you find it difficult to get on with?

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When asking this question, an employer is n’t interested who you find it difficult to work with They want to know what you do to ensure an effective working relationship with such individuals A possible answer for this question could be: “I get on with all types of people, but get frustrated when working with those who don’t share my work ethic" In these situations, I find that by developing a good rapport the person, letting them know how important their contribution is to getting the job done, and appealing to their better nature………things get done”

Question 17

When was the last time you were angry? What happened?

Accepted Answer

Anger to me means loss of control I do not lose discipline When I get pressured,I step back, I will take a long breath, thoughtfully think through the situation and then start to formulate a course of action For example, when I am given multiple projects to complete in a short period of time, rather than feeling frustrated, I come up with an approach for the way how to finish the work in a consistent, methodical manner that will not overwhelm me

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