SPG Quiz 2: 24 March 2024, Set 1 (January 2024 term)

THIS IS QUESTION PAPER FOR THE SUBJECT "DEGREE LEVEL : STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH (COMPUTER BASED EXAM)" ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVE TO WRITE EXAM FOR THIS SUBJECT? CROSS CHECK YOUR HALL TICKET TO CONFIRM THE SUBJECTS TO BE WRITTEN. (IF IT IS NOT THE CORRECT SUBJECT, PLS CHECK THE SECTION AT THE TOP FOR THE SUBJECTS REGISTERED BY YOU)

General Instructions: (i) There are two sections in the question paper. All questions are compulsory. (ii) Question numbers 3 to 5 are long-answer type questions each carrying 5 marks. The word limit and marks for each question are mentioned alongside it. The answers can be short and to the point. So, think for 80% of the time and the remaining 20% for typing. Refrain from looking at the neighbouring candidate's screen and reproducing their answers. Such behaviour is easily detectable and may attract penalties. Please be mindful that irrelevant answers, responding with unrelated content or duplicating information already provided in the question paper will not earn you marks. Ensure that your responses are supported with relevant content from the course, incorporating theories and/or suitable examples to demonstrate their application in the given case study/ scenario. (iii) Question numbers 6 to 25, are Multiple choice questions each carrying one mark. Read the instructions carefully and choose the closest and correct option; there is only one right answer for each question.

Based on the Week 5 case study, PEOPLEFIRST INC.: A STAR EMPLOYEE BUT A TERRIBLE MANAGER in the course, answer this question in approximately 150-200 words. Ensure that your responses are supported with relevant content from the course and the case study. Synopsis: PeopleFirst was a management consulting company founded and run by Renne Janssen. Janssen had recently promoted a star employee, Marcela Lopez, to the position of manager. However, Lopez’s first foray into management was turning into a disaster… Lopez’s team lacked psychological safety. Janssen was faced with the challenge of determining how to persuade Lopez to become a more effective manager and how to increase the morale of the employees in Lopez’s team… [PeopleFirst] You had identified components of emotional intelligence that Lopez is strong in. Mention areas in which she could improve and some actions she could take to improve upon these components. Guidelines: Use the 6R framework to advise Lopez on how to improve.