Strategies for Professional Growth Quiz 2: 3 August 2025, Set 1 (May 2025 term)

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[Teaming Across Boundaries] The misunderstanding between Vikas and Rita about the use of certain words highlights the role of communication context, cultural differences, and communication skills in virtual teams. How could Vikas have communicated more clearly in asynchronous, cross-cultural communication? Answer in about 100 words. Guidelines: Support your answer with principles from business communication (e.g. 10Cs of Communication, context in communication or any other relevant theories/ frameworks).

[Teaming Across Boundaries] Vikas initially felt uncomfortable with Dimitrii’s work style and meeting behavior, but his perspective changed over time. Using the stages of culture shock, analyze Vikas's emotional and behavioral journey in adapting to a multicultural remote team. Answer in about 100 words.

[Teaming Across Boundaries] Vikas found it difficult to communicate effectively with his team because emails and chats lacked body language cues. What type of communication barrier does this represent? (Answer in about 10 words).

Which of the following best illustrates an "amygdala hijack" in the context of emotional intelligence?

According to the "Culture as an Iceberg" model, which of the following is an example of a visible, surface-level element of culture?

Which of the following best distinguishes IRR from CAGR?

Arun receives the following cash flows from a project: Initial investment of ₹1,00,000, and returns of ₹30,000, ₹40,000, and ₹50,000 over 3 years. Which is the right method, should Arun use to evaluate if the project is financially viable?

Arrange the following asset classes in order of increasing potential return and expected risk (from lowest to highest):

1. Cash 2. Fixed Income / Debt 3. Property 4. Equity Choose the correct option:

Which of the following financial instruments are generally permissible investments for mutual fund schemes across global markets?

1. Equity securities (stocks) 2. Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) 3. Government bonds and treasury bills 4. Corporate bonds and 5. Debentures Select the correct option using the code below:

In business communication, what does an outline generally refer to in the context of preparing a presentation?

In business communication, which of the following best helps prevent graphs or charts from presenting misleading information during a presentation?

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[EI Constructs] Vaibhwee, an electronics engineer, leads a team developing a new IoT-enabled home automation device. Despite delays due to component shortages, Vaibhwee remains calm, adapts plans quickly, and helps the team stay focused. She manages stress well and doesn’t let frustration spill over into meetings, encouraging others to stay flexible and professional too. Which construct of emotional intelligence does Vaibhwee demonstrate?

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[EI Constructs] Puja, a senior professional with over 15 years of experience, mentors junior employees regularly. She actively listens to their concerns, picks up on unspoken emotional cues, and adjusts her guidance based on their comfort levels. Her team often says they feel “understood” and “supported” in her presence. Which construct of emotional intelligence does Pooja demonstrate?

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[EI Constructs] Sreekanth is a data scientist working in a fast-paced product analytics team. Before presenting findings to stakeholders, he always double-checks his biases and acknowledges when his emotional state could affect interpretation. He is quick to recognize moments when he feels defensive in meetings and works on adjusting his tone and body language to remain composed. Which construct of emotional intelligence does Sreekanth demonstrate?

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[Leadership Style] A senior data scientist ensures the team follows exact data cleaning protocols, insists on specific documentation formats, and double-checks that model evaluation steps are completed precisely as outlined in the workflow. Which leadership style does this behaviour represent?

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[Leadership Style] A lead ML engineer regularly shares sprint progress updates, sets strict model deployment deadlines, and enforces performance benchmarks with clear incentives for goals and accountability for delays. Which leadership style does this behaviour represent?

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[Leadership Style] A product manager begins each stand-up by checking inpersonally with teammates, facilitates cross-functional discussions, and ensures psychological safety is maintained during team retrospectives. Which leadershipstyle does this behaviour represent?

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