Question 1: You overhear colleagues gossiping about a manager. Your immediate reaction is to:

• A. Discreetly walk away and avoid engaging. It's not my business.
• B. Listen carefully to understand the underlying issues, without contributing.
• C. Change the subject or gently steer the conversation to work-related topics.
• D. Directly express discomfort with gossip and suggest focusing on productive tasks.

Question 2: A colleague consistently takes credit for your work. How do you handle it?

• A. I let it go. My work speaks for itself eventually.
• B. I ensure my contributions are clearly documented and communicated to relevant parties (e.g., in email, project reports).
• C. I subtly highlight my specific efforts in team meetings or one-on-ones with the manager.
• D. I would address the colleague directly and privately about their behavior.

Question 3: Your manager assigns you a task that clearly falls outside your job description and seems unfair. You:

• A. Do it without complaint. It's best to keep the peace.
• B. Politely ask for clarification on how it aligns with your goals or if another team member might be better suited.
• C. Accept it, but ensure you discuss your workload and priorities with your manager later.
• D. Express your concerns directly and ask for a justified reason or reallocation of tasks.

Question 4: There's a persistent conflict between two colleagues that impacts team morale. Your role is:

• A. To stay out of it. It's their problem to resolve.
• B. To be a neutral party, offering a listening ear if approached, but not taking sides.
• C. To suggest they take it to HR or a manager if it continues to affect productivity.
• D. If appropriate and impacts work, facilitate a conversation or seek mediation from a neutral manager.

Question 5: A difficult colleague often makes passive-aggressive comments in meetings. You:

• A. Ignore them. Engaging just makes it worse.
• B. Focus on the agenda and contribute constructively to the meeting.
• C. Make an effort to be extra polite and professional towards that colleague, hoping it diffuses the tension.
• D. After the meeting, privately ask the colleague for clarification on their comments in a calm, factual way.

Question 6: You disagree strongly with a new company policy announced by senior management. You:

• A. Keep my opinion to myself and comply.
• B. Discuss concerns with trusted colleagues to understand different perspectives.
• C. Look for appropriate channels (e.g., suggestion box, anonymous feedback) to voice constructive criticism.
• D. Prepare a well-reasoned argument and seek a meeting with relevant management to present your concerns.

Question 7: A colleague is constantly complaining and brings down the team's mood. Your approach is to:

• A. Distance myself from them.
• B. Try to change the topic to positive work achievements or team goals.
• C. Gently offer solutions or ask how they plan to address their concerns, shifting focus to action.
• D. If it impacts productivity, schedule a private chat to discuss the impact of their negativity on the team.

Question 8: You're asked for your opinion on a sensitive internal issue during a meeting. You:

• A. Give a very vague, non-committal answer to avoid taking a side.
• B. Express a balanced view, acknowledging different perspectives without fully endorsing one.
• C. State your honest opinion, focusing on facts and potential solutions rather than emotions.
• D. If it aligns with your values, advocate strongly for a position you believe is right, backing it with evidence.

Question 9: A colleague spreads a rumour about you. Your first step is to:

• A. Ignore it. It will die down eventually if I don't give it attention.
• B. Gather facts and evidence to disprove the rumour, sharing them discreetly with trusted allies if necessary.
• C. Schedule a private conversation with the colleague, calmly stating the facts and the impact of their actions.
• D. Report the incident to HR or your manager if the rumour is damaging or violates company policy.

Question 10: To successfully navigate office politics, you believe it's most important to:

• A. Focus solely on my job performance and avoid all political entanglements.
• B. Understand key relationships and power structures, then adapt my communication accordingly.
• C. Build strong, genuine relationships with colleagues across different departments.
• D. Be direct, honest, and advocate for fairness and transparency, even if it causes discomfort.