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When a candidate says, "My manager asked me to investigate the issue," what potential concern does this raise about their leadership qualities?

medium📝 Short Prompt Q7 of Q15
Google Googleyness - Bias to Action and Comfort With Ambiguity
When a candidate says, "My manager asked me to investigate the issue," what potential concern does this raise about their leadership qualities?
AHigh comfort with ambiguity
BStrong ownership and initiative
CExcellent delegation skills
DPossible lack of proactive Bias to Action
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Analyze the phrase

    The candidate indicates action was taken only after being asked.

  2. Step 2: Identify leadership implication

    This suggests a reactive approach, lacking proactive Bias to Action.

  3. Final Answer:

    Possible lack of proactive Bias to Action -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Waiting for direction signals less Bias to Action [OK]
Quick Trick: Waiting for manager's ask shows less Bias to Action [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming strong ownership from the phrase
  • Confusing delegation with taking initiative
  • Mistaking this for comfort with ambiguity
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Strong ownership seems implied but the phrase shows reactive behavior.
Interviewer Note:
CONTEXT
  • Tests candidate's tendency to act independently versus waiting for direction.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Bias to Action and Comfort With Ambiguity -- proactive initiative vs reactive response
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