Which Character from 'The Shield' Are You?
Idyllic via DISCORD
Created 7/10/2024
Which character from The Shield are you?
1. You find a wallet full of cash on the sidewalk. What do you do?
Pocket the cash and discard the wallet where it won't be found.
Keep the cash but anonymously return the wallet.
Take the cash but look around to see if there's a way to make it seem like you found it in a different way.
Return it to the nearest police station, no questions asked.
2. A colleague is taking credit for your hard work. How do you handle it?
Confront the colleague directly and demand acknowledgment.
Find subtle ways to undermine their credibility.
Report the behavior to higher-ups without naming yourself.
Let it slide; the truth will come out eventually.
3. You are offered a high-paying job but it requires you to engage in questionable practices. How do you respond?
Accept the job, but only engage in those practices if absolutely necessary.
Take the job and fully embrace the practices to maximize your gain.
Accept the job with the intention of reforming the dubious practices.
Reject the offer; your principles aren't for sale.
4. Your friend is in serious trouble with dangerous people. What do you do?
Do everything in your power to protect your friend, regardless of the risk to yourself.
Advise your friend to seek professional help and keep your distance.
Turn a blind eye; it's not worth the risk.
Help to the best of your ability without putting yourself in harm's way.
5. You're the boss of a company facing bankruptcy. How would you try to save it?
Look for new investors and negotiate better terms for existing debts.
Pivot the company’s business model to explore new opportunities.
Sacrifice your own salary and benefits to keep the company afloat.
Cut costs ruthlessly, even if it means laying off longstanding employees.
6. A subordinate makes a costly mistake. How do you address it?
Publicly reprimand them to set an example for others.
Dismiss them from their role to maintain overall team performance.
Have a private discussion to understand what went wrong and to provide guidance.
Quietly cover up the mistake and mentor them to improve.
7. In a negotiation, the opposing party makes a demand that threatens your plans. What's your move?
Stand your ground and refuse to concede.
Find a middle ground that benefits both parties.
Agree to their demands but find ways to work around them later.
Use leverage and pressure to get them to back down.
8. You witness a colleague engaging in illegal activities. What do you do?
Keep quiet but distance yourself from them.
Confront the colleague and give them a chance to stop and come clean.
Report them to the authorities immediately.
Use the information to your advantage when necessary.
9. You're assigned to lead a new project but your team doubts your abilities. How do you proceed?
Hold a meeting to assert your vision and authority.
Demonstrate your competence through action and results.
Seek input from the team to find a collaborative way forward.
Build rapport with team members and earn their trust gradually.
10. You receive sensitive information that could harm your company if leaked. How do you handle it?
Use the information strategically to benefit your position.
Destroy it to eliminate any potential threat.
Consult a trusted advisor on how to best manage the information.
Keep it highly confidential and secure.
