450 Questionnaire Items Measuring Planning
Definition: Planning is a core aspect of organizational management. Contingency planning, strategic planning, forecasting, resource management, project management, staffing, scheduling, and logistics are all important types of planning in organizations. Planning gives direction and sets the framework for managing time and resources by identifying goals, setting priorities, and establishing the steps needed to reach those goals.
Planning skills are essential for business growth as they provide a structured approach to achieving goals. Here are some examples of how each skill contributes to your success:
- Contingency Planning Being prepared for unexpected events, ensuring that you can respond quickly and effectively to challenges, minimizing disruptions and maintaining continuity.
- Forecasting Predicting future trends and market conditions helps you to anticipate changes and adapt your strategies accordingly, staying relevant in the changing workplace.
- Strategic Planning Defining strategy, direction, and making decisions on the allocation of resources while reducing risk and maximizing rewards.
- Task Prioritization Identifying the most important tasks and focusing resources on them, you can achieve more impactful results ensuring that critical objectives are addressed first.
- Implementation Putting plans into action is key to realizing strategic goals. Proper implementation ensures that strategies are executed as intended, leading to successful outcomes.
- Project Management To oversee and guide a project from its inception to completion, ensuring it meets its objectives within the defined scope, time, and budget constraints.
- Resource Management Ensuring the right resources (supplies/equipment/human/financial) are available to successfully implement the plan.
Excellent planning skills enable you to navigate the complexities of the market, avoid obstacles, seize opportunities, and drive growth in a systematic and sustainable way.
360-Degree Feedback Questionnaires Measuring Planning:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)
360-Degree Feedback Questionnaire Items
The Planning Competency in a 360-Degree Feedback assessment includes items measuring the ability to prepare for the unexpected, forecast the future, successfully allocate resources, prioritize tasks, implement plans and manage time.
Contingency Planning
- Adjusts plans as needed according to situational/strategic changes.
- Regularly makes plans for contingencies.
- Is good at planning for the "unexpected".
- Develops effective plans to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
- Has plans to handle unexpected events.
- Always has a "Plan-B" ready if needed.
- Explores new directions/approaches to overcome setbacks and roadblocks.
- Develops contingency plans to address potential problems.
- Develops and works contingency plans as needed.
- Creates back-up plan for each quarter to ensure achieving sales goals.
- Works toward identifying potential problems and solutions for addressing them.
Forecasting
- Able to look ahead (beyond the present) when addressing the work/needs of the department.
- Anticipates potential challenges, develops plan to overcome them and then carries out the plan.
- Anticipates obstacles and ways to overcome them.
- Anticipates challenges and has plans to overcome them.
- Allows input from others for the 5-year plan.
- Anticipates potential challenges and develops plan to overcome achieve success.
- Anticipates unexpected hurdles or obstacles to a plan or project.
- Anticipates potential challenges, develops plan to overcome them.
- Plans for future enhancements of the products.
Organization
- Works in an organized manner
- Creates to-do lists to make sure nothing is missed.
- Reorders the schedule of events to maximize attendance/efficiency.
- Able to stay organized and focused using excellent planning skills.
- Organizes activities and events at conferences.
- Organizes lists of items required for meetings or presentations.
- Integrates planning across functional, divisional and departmental boundaries.
Strategic Planning
- Assesses the risks of various strategic plans.
- Anticipates the impacts of strategic plans.
- Develops strategic plans for ensuring competitiveness in the marketplace.
- Has developed an effective strategic plan.
- Develops strategic plans for the company/organization.
- Develops a strategic plan to reduce costs in the department.
- Open to input from others into the plan for development of the strategic plan.
- Understands the process for developing strategic plans for the organization.
- Assesses the potential impact of changes to the strategic plan.
- Utilizes strategic thinking in planning.
- Develops a strategic plan.
Task Division/Prioritization
- Determines the steps required for completion of a task.
- Sets the appropriate sequence of tasks to ensure completion of the project.
- Prioritizes tasks based on urgency/need.
- Accomplishes major tasks by breaking them into manageable pieces.
- Divides complex tasks into smaller steps to measure progress toward a goal.
- Prioritizes tasks and allocates resources.
- Sets the appropriate sequence of tasks to efficiently achieve the goal.
- Assigns the right tasks to the right people and holds them accountable.
Implementation
- Delegates role to team members to accomplish goals.
- Closely follows the plan established for the department.
- Encourages others to follow the plan.
- Ensures everyone in the department is onboard with the current plan.
- Is able to follow the plan set in place.
- Involves relevant coworkers in the development of the plan.
- Ensures performance measures are in place to monitor and assess attainment of goals and objectives.
- Consistently restates and reinforces his/her direction or forward plan.
Planning
- Makes plans and follows through.
- Is able to clearly articulate the plan for the department/district.
- Develops plans used to accomplish urgent or critical tasks.
- Able to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders in developing the plan for the division.
- Analyzes market trends to plan the best course of action.
- Prioritizes plans based on a cost/benefit analysis.
- Develops plans to help manage expectations and project demands.
- Ensures staff are held accountable for following the department plan.
- Consults with the research department before making major changes.
- Plans meetings effectively.
Project Management
- Able to identify the needs of the department before a major change.
- Determines the appropriate actions needed to achieve goals.
- Develops an effective plan to guide the project.
- Initiates the planning process by defining the scope of the project.
- Creates plans to handle complex, multi-faceted projects.
- Open to input from others into the plan for the project.
- Creates a timeline to specify when each phase of the project should be concluded.
- Develops a detailed plan outlining tasks, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
- Creates effective project plans.
- Identifies what must be accomplished for successful completion of project.
Resource Management
- Anticipates resources needed to successfully implement a plan or project.
- Determines what supplies/equipment will be needed for the project.
- Determines what supplies/equipment will be needed for the job.
- Determines what supplies/equipment will be needed for the department.
- Accurately estimates the amount of materials/supplies needed for the project.
- Determines the allocation of funds based on plans for future development.
- Determines the amount of materials/supplies needed for the project.
- Ensures staff have the supplies and resources necessary to enact the plan.
- Understands what equipment will be needed for the project.
- Understands what materials will be required to successfully implement the plan.
- Identifies resource requirements that may impact the development of the 5-year plan.
- Purchases equipment and software that will be needed in the future.
- Develops systematic approach to get resources needed to accomplish the plan.
- Identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives.
Scheduling/Staffing
- Notifies staff when the plan is not on schedule.
- Plans for future staffing needs.
- Determines staffing needs for the project/department.
- Schedules staff based on seasonal needs.
- Reduces uncertainty in the department through clear planning and schedules.
- Creates a timeline for events and monitors progress.
- Adjusts and rearranges the schedule to maximize efficiency.
- Plans schedules in detail to include breaks and specific assignments, by associate, by hour to maximize customer service.
- Plans schedules based on associates' strengths to maximize sales.
- Plans and organizes events effectively.
- Regularly plans and participates in networking and recruiting activities to ensure additional help is available throughout the year.
Logistics Planning
- Effectively uses logistics planning to reduce supply delays.
- Develops plans to ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain.
- Develops good plans used for logistics.
- Creates effective logistics plans to achieve high operational efficiency.
- Makes strategic and tactical decisions to guide the logistics process.
- Develops proper plans to ensure seamless flow of materials through logistics.
- Able to develop logistics plans to move material through a multi-step supply chain.
- Plans freight processing during non-operating hours or off the sales floor to maximize customer service.
Time-Management
- Establishes and monitors timeframes and timelines.
- Accurately estimates the duration of tasks.
- Sets up and monitors timeframes and plans
- Efficiently manages deadlines.
- Conducts regular assessments of the project status to ensure adherence to the set schedule.
- Plans for how to allocate time to specific activities.
- Establishes a course of action for self and others to accomplish specific goals.
Employee Opinion Survey Items
Planning enables businesses to navigate uncertainty, capitalize on opportunities, and manage limited resources efficiently.
Contingency Planning
- Our department regularly makes plans for contingencies
- Our organization develops and works contingency plans as needed
- My supervisor is good at planning for contingencies
- I regularly plan for unexpected events
- Leadership develops and implements contingency plans as needed
- Our department has a back-up plan for each quarter to ensure achieving sales goals
- My department is good at developing plans for contingencies
- My manager explores new directions/approaches to overcome setbacks and roadblocks
- My manager always has a "plan-b" if needed
- I regularly plan for contingencies
- Our department is prepared with tactical plans to address critical incidents
- We develop contingency plans to address potential problems
- Our company is good at planning for the "unexpected"
- Our department is able to adjust plans as needed according to situational/strategic changes.
- My manager encourages us to plan for the unexpected
- I have plans to handle unexpected events
Task Division/Prioritization
- The project manager is good at setting the appropriate sequence of tasks to ensure completion of the project
- I analyze market trends to plan the best course of action
- I can determine the steps required for completion of a task
- I divide complex tasks into smaller steps to measure progress toward a goal
- I can accomplish major tasks by breaking them into manageable pieces
- My manager assigns the right tasks to the right people and holds them accountable
- My manager effectively prioritizes tasks based on urgency/need
- Leadership is effective in prioritizing tasks and allocating resources
- Our department has set the appropriate sequence of tasks to efficiently achieve the goal
Forecasting
- Our department has a 5-year plan
- Our company has a 2-year plan
- My manager is able to look ahead (beyond the present) when addressing the work/needs of the department
- I am able to anticipate obstacles and find ways to overcome them
- I am able to anticipate potential challenges and develop plans to overcome them
- Our department has a 2-year plan
- Our company has a 5-year plan
- I anticipate the resources needed to successfully implement a plan or project
- I anticipate potential challenges, develop a plan to overcome them and then carry out the plan
- I feel that leadership is able to anticipate obstacles and find ways to overcome them
- My manager plans for the future
- My manager can anticipate potential challenges, develop a plan to overcome them and then carry out the plan
- Our department keeps track of market trends to plan for future initiatives
- I can anticipate potential challenges and develop a plan to achieve success
- My supervisor anticipates the resources I need to successfully implement a plan or project
- Employees I work with anticipate challenges and have plans to overcome them
- Management anticipates potential challenges and develops a plan to achieve success
Resource Management
- Assessment is part of the planning process to identify organizational weaknesses and develop solutions
- Resources are organized and coordinated effectively
- My manager is able to identify the needs of the department before a major change
- Resources are coordinated and utilized effectively in my department.
- Financial planning is an important part of the Company's plans
- My manager determines what supplies/equipment are needed for the project
My Abilities
- I know what constraints may limit what can be performed
- I know the operating constraints that limit what our department can do
- I know what courses of action are available
- I know what resources are needed to accomplish goals
- I can identify alternate courses of action if needed
- I am able to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders in developing the plan for the division
- I can analyze market trends to plan the best course of action
- I know what steps are needed to plan for equipment upgrades
- I know what courses of action I need to take to achieve my objectives
- I am familiar with operational planning
Organization
- I use to-do lists to make sure nothing is missed
- Team leaders organize lists of items required for meetings or presentations
- I feel I work in an organized manner
- Action plans are developed to ensure accomplishments of goals and objectives
- The project leader will reorder the schedule of events to maximize attendance/efficiency
- Our company integrates planning across functional, divisional and departmental boundaries
- We regularly use planning and scheduling software
- My manager is able to stay organized and focused using excellent planning skills
- We use software tools to help with visualization of the plan
Strategic Planning
- Leadership gathers data from a variety of sources for use in strategic planning
- I know how to utilize strategic thinking in planning
- I know how to develop a strategic plan
- Managers assess the risks of various strategic plans
- Our department's strategic plan is linked to the organization's mission and goals
- Our organization has implemented a strategic plan for our future
- I feel the President has developed an effective strategic plan
- My manager has developed a strategic plan to reduce costs in the department
- My manager is good at creating a strategic plan
- I develop strategic plans for ensuring competitiveness in the marketplace
- My manager understands the process for developing strategic plans for the organization
- The Company has long-term goals aligned with its strategic vision
- The Company strategic planning process supports employee development and continuous process improvement
- I have confidence in our leadership's strategic plans
- My manager regularly develops strategic plans
- Leadership at our company collaborates to implement the strategic plan
- My department has a strategic plan in place
- My supervisor is open to input from others into the plan for development of the strategic plan
- The VP has developed strategic plans for the company/organization
- My manager anticipates the impacts of strategic plans
My Manager or Supervisor
- My manager is good at financial planning and keeping the department's expenses within budget
- My supervisor knows what courses of action are necessary to achieve objectives
- My manager is effective at planning for transitions in equipment or facilities
- My supervisor develops tactical plans when an incident arises
- My manager uses operational planning
- My manager is good at avoiding barriers that may inhibit our progress
- Leadership develops plans used to accomplish urgent or critical tasks
- My manager gives me objectives that need to be completed
- My supervisor has a good understanding of the environment we operate in which helps us in planning for future actions
- My supervisor helps me keep goals on track
- My manager develops plans to help manage expectations and project demands
Leadership at the Company
- Leadership assesses the Company human resources to promote and improve employee development opportunities
- Leadership at the company assesses the potential impact of changes to the strategic plan
- Leadership develops effective plans to deal with unforeseen circumstances
- Leadership at the company makes plans and follows through
- Leadership at the company prioritizes plans based on a cost/benefit analysis
Implementation
- Our department uses milestones to keep track of progress
- Our department collaborates with others to implement the strategic plan
- My supervisor encourages others to follow the plan
- Our department ensures performance measures are in place to monitor and assess attainment of goals and objectives
- The department head ensures staff are held accountable for following the department plan
- Delegates tasks to team members to accomplish goals
- My department is effective at planning for smooth implementation of new processes
- Goals and objectives are integrated and aligned with the Company vision
- Progress is regularly evaluated to ensure adherence to the plan
- Coworkers closely follow the plan established for the department
- My manager sets milestones to track progress on the plan
- Plans that our department makes are usually implemented smoothly without incidents
- My manager ensures everyone in the department is onboard with the current plan
- Our department is flexible enough to adjust the plan as needed
- Our department collects data regarding our progress in implementing our plans
- I am able to follow the plan set in place
Planning
- My supervisor understands that the initial plans may need to be adjusted
- I make plans and follow through
- My manager is able to clearly articulate the plan for the department/district
- Our department sets objectives to be completed
- I plan for the future
- Managers involve relevant coworkers in the development of the plan
- My supervisor plans meetings effectively
- Vision, strategic plans, processes, and quality controls are coordinated through the Leadership at the Company
Project Management
- The project manager develops an effective plan to guide the project
- I usually create a timeline to specify when each phase of the project should be concluded
- The project lead initiates the planning process by defining the scope of the project
- My manager develops a detailed plan outlining tasks, resources, timelines, and deliverables
- Our department determines the appropriate actions needed to achieve goals
- My manager creates effective project plans
- The team leader identifies what must be accomplished for successful completion of project
- The project manager is open to input from others into the plan for the project
- I can create plans to handle complex, multi-faceted projects
Resource Management
- The project lead is good at determining what supplies/equipment will be needed for the job
- The team lead ensures staff have the supplies and resources necessary to enact the plan
- My manager determines the allocation of funds based on plans for future development
- I know how to determine what supplies/equipment will be needed for the department
- The manager understands what equipment will be needed for the project
- My manager anticipates resources needed to successfully implement a plan or project
- Our department accurately estimates the amount of materials/supplies needed for the project
- I know how to identify resources needed to accomplish objectives
- My manager develops a systematic approach to get resources needed to accomplish the plan
- Our department purchases the equipment and software that will be needed in the future
- The project leader is good at determining the amount of materials/supplies needed for the project
Scheduling/Staffing
- The Company has an excellent workforce planning strategy to meet future needs
- Leadership at our company knows how to position us to be competitive in the marketplace
- My manager reduces uncertainty in the department through clear planning and schedules
- My manager adjusts and rearranges the schedule to maximize efficiency
- My manager is effective at determining appropriate staffing needs for the project/department
- I make plans for future staffing needs
- The department schedules staff based on seasonal needs
- My supervisor creates a timeline for events and monitors progress
- The project lead notifies staff when the plan is not on schedule
- I can plan schedules based on associates' strengths to maximize sales
Logistics Planning
- The division leader develops plans to ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain
- I am able to develop logistics plans to move material through a multi-step supply chain
- My manager creates effective logistics plans to achieve high operational efficiency
- Our department makes plans for freight processing during non-operating hours
- I am effective in using logistics planning to reduce supply delays
- Our department develops good plans used for logistics
- My supervisor makes strategic and tactical decisions to guide the logistics process
- The COO develops proper plans to ensure seamless flow of materials through logistics
Time Management
- My manager establishes a course of action for self and others to accomplish specific goals
- My manager accurately estimates the duration of tasks
- My manager works with others to ensure plans are kept on schedule
- Our division establishes and monitors timeframes and timelines
- Our department plans for how to allocate time to specific activities
- My supervisor efficiently manages deadlines
- I conduct regular assessments of the project status to ensure adherence to the set schedule
- I am able to keep goals on track
- I know how to the management software to set up and monitors timeframes and plans
Self-Assessment Items
Contingency Planning
- You regularly make plans for contingencies.
- I always have a "Plan-B" ready if needed.
- I adjust plans as needed according to situational/strategic changes.
- I have plans to handle unexpected events.
- I develop effective plans to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
- I am good at planning for the "unexpected".
- You explore new directions/approaches to overcome setbacks and roadblocks.
- You develop and works contingency plans as needed.
- You develop contingency plans to address potential problems.
- You work toward identifying potential problems and solutions for addressing them.
- You create back-up plan for each quarter to ensure achieving sales goals.
Forecasting
- You are able to look ahead (beyond the present) when addressing the work/needs of the department.
- You anticipate potential challenges, develops plan to overcome them and then carries out the plan.
- You anticipate obstacles and ways to overcome them.
- You allow input from others for the 5-year plan.
- I anticipate challenges and have plans to overcome them.
- You anticipate unexpected hurdles or obstacles to a plan or project.
- You anticipate potential challenges and develops plan to overcome achieve success.
- You anticipate potential challenges, develops plan to overcome them.
- You plan for future enhancements of the products.
Organization
- You work in an organized manner
- I am able to stay organized and focused using excellent planning skills.
- You create to-do lists to make sure nothing is missed.
- I can reorder the schedule of events to maximize attendance/efficiency.
- You organize activities and events at conferences.
- You organize lists of items required for meetings or presentations.
- You integrate planning across functional, divisional and departmental boundaries.
Strategic Planning
- You have developed an effective strategic plan.
- I assess the risks of various strategic plans.
- I can develop a strategic plan to reduce costs in the department.
- I can develop strategic plans for ensuring competitiveness in the marketplace.
- I develop strategic plans for the company/organization.
- You understand the process for developing strategic plans for the organization.
- I anticipate the impacts of strategic plans.
- I am open to input from others into the plan for development of the strategic plan.
- You assess the potential impact of changes to the strategic plan.
- You develop a strategic plan.
- You utilize strategic thinking in planning.
Task Division/Prioritization
- You assign the right tasks to the right people and holds them accountable.
- I set the appropriate sequence of tasks to ensure completion of the project.
- I prioritize tasks and allocate resources.
- You accomplish major tasks by breaking them into manageable pieces.
- I divide complex tasks into smaller steps to measure progress toward a goal.
- You set the appropriate sequence of tasks to efficiently achieve the goal.
- I prioritize tasks based on urgency/need.
- I determine the steps required for completion of a task.
Implementation
- You delegate role to team members to accomplish goals.
- You involve relevant coworkers in the development of the plan.
- I encourage others to follow the plan.
- You are able to closely follow the plan established for the department.
- You ensure that everyone in the department is onboard with the current plan.
- I am able to follow the plan set in place.
- You ensure performance measures are in place to monitor and assess attainment of goals and objectives.
- You consistently restate and reinforce your direction or forward plan.
Planning
- You make plans and follows through.
- I develop plans used to accomplish urgent or critical tasks.
- You ensure staff are held accountable for following the department plan.
- I prioritize plans based on a cost/benefit analysis.
- You are able to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders in developing the plan for the division.
- I develop plans to help manage expectations and project demands.
- I analyze market trends to plan the best course of action.
- You are able to clearly articulate the plan for the department/district.
- You consult with the research department before making major changes.
- You plan meetings effectively.
Project Management
- You are able to identify the needs of the department before a major change.
- I can develop a detailed plan outlining tasks, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
- I know how to create a timeline to specify when each phase of the project should be concluded.
- I create plans to handle complex, multi-faceted projects.
- You are open to input from others into the plan for the project.
- I can develop an effective plan to guide the project.
- I can initiate the planning process by defining the scope of the project.
- I determine the appropriate actions needed to achieve goals.
- I know how to create effective project plans.
- You identify what must be accomplished for successful completion of project.
Resource Management
- You determine what supplies/equipment will be needed for the department.
- I ensure staff have the supplies and resources necessary to enact the plan.
- You anticipate resources needed to successfully implement a plan or project.
- I can accurately estimate the amount of materials/supplies needed for the project.
- You understand what materials will be required to successfully implement the plan.
- I determine what supplies/equipment will be needed for the job.
- You determine what supplies/equipment will be needed for the project.
- I determine the allocation of funds based on plans for future development.
- I identify resource requirements that may impact the development of the 5-year plan.
- You purchase equipment and software that will be needed in the future.
- I can determine the amount of materials/supplies needed for the project.
- I understand what equipment will be needed for the project.
- You identify resources needed to accomplish objectives.
- You develop systematic approach to get resources needed to accomplish the plan.
Scheduling/Staffing
- I reduce uncertainty in the department through clear planning and schedules.
- I can adjust and rearrange the schedule to maximize efficiency.
- I schedule staff based on seasonal needs.
- I can create a timeline for events and monitors progress.
- You notify staff when the plan is not on schedule.
- You plan for future staffing needs.
- I determine staffing needs for the project/department.
- You plan and organize events effectively.
- You plan schedules in detail to include breaks and specific assignments, by associate, by hour to maximize customer service.
- You plan schedules based on associates' strengths to maximize sales.
- You regularly plan and participate in networking and recruiting activities to ensure additional help is available throughout the year.
Logistics Planning
- I can effectively use logistics planning to reduce supply delays.
- I make strategic and tactical decisions to guide the logistics process.
- I can develop good plans used for logistics.
- I can create effective logistics plans to achieve high operational efficiency.
- You are able to develop logistics plans to move material through a multi-step supply chain.
- I can develop plans to ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain.
- You develop proper plans to ensure seamless flow of materials through logistics.
- You plan freight processing during non-operating hours or off the sales floor to maximize customer service.
Time-Management
- You establish and monitor timeframes and timelines.
- I am able to efficiently manage deadlines.
- I plan for how to allocate time to specific activities.
- I accurately estimate the duration of tasks.
- I conduct regular assessments of the project status to ensure adherence to the set schedule.
- You set up and monitor timeframes and plans
- You establish a course of action for self and others to accomplish specific goals.
Job Application
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- Describe how you solve difficult problems.
- What problems have you seen team-based companies face?
- Do you use computers to solve problems?
- Describe the most common problems you encounter at your (previous/current) job.
- How do you fix unexpected problems?
- Have you used (algebra/trigonometry/calculus/statistics) at work? If so, what was the problem you were solving?
- Do you have an analytical mind?
- What has been the most difficult decision you've had to make in the last 3 years?
- What factors would you use to predict a product's performance in the marketplace?
- Do you consider yourself analytical?
- Are you an analytical type of person? If so, explain.
- How do you identify potential problems before they occur?
- What is the toughest problem you've ever solved?
- What do you do when you're stuck on a problem?
- What do you do when you have difficulty solving a problem?
- Have you used computers to assist you in solving problems? If so, how?
- When was the last time you used a spreadsheet?
- What difficult decisions have you made?
- What judgmental errors have you made?
- What do you do when faced with an important decision?
- What plan of action do you take when facing a problem?
- Under what circumstances do you typically make mistakes?
- What decisions did you handle in your last job?
- How would you predict a product's success?
- How do you feel you have improved your planning process in the last few years?
- What types of decisions are easiest for you to make and which ones do you find most difficult?
- What do you believe to be the prime factor that allows people to succeed in business today?
- What does it mean if an account is out of balance?
- What decisions are difficult for you?
- Who are our competitors?
- How do you make important decisions?
- What errors have you made in your work?
- What does it mean if you have spent more than you have encumbered?
- How do you make decisions?
- Have you worked under multiple deadlines? If so, what did you do?
- How do you solve problems?
- How do you analyze problems?
- Describe a situation in which you would utilize computers.
- Describe a time you had to make a quick decision.
- What personnel crises have you dealt with in your job?
- Describe how you use computers.
- Describe a problem in which you might use (algebra/trigonometry/calculus/statistics)?
- Describe a difficult problem you solved.
- Have you worked in a group to solve a problem? If so, what role did you play?
- Describe your problem solving skills.
- How often do you use computers at work?
- What happens when two priorities compete for your time?
- When do you decide to stop working on a difficult problem?
- What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative analysis?
- Describe a time you had a problem with decisiveness.