QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO PONDER EACH

SITUATIONAL SCENARIO VARIES

1. Imagine you're the manager of a small startup bakery. You have a team of 5 bakers who make

delicious pastries and bread daily. But, one day, one of your bakers quits unexpectedly. How

would you ensure that you still have enough bakers to meet the demand for your products?

2. Let us say you're the owner of a growing startup. Your company is expanding rapidly, and you

must hire more employees to keep up with the demand for your products or services. How

would you plan for the number of new hires you'll need in the coming months or years?

3. Consider when you had to wait in line for a long time at a popular restaurant or store. How do

you think the business could have avoided this situation by planning for the right number of

staff to handle the demand?

4. Imagine you're a coach for a sports team. You have a group of talented players, but some

might get injured or leave the team unexpectedly. How would you ensure that you have

enough players to field a strong team during the season?

5. Let's say you're starting your own business. You know you will need employees to help run it,

but how do you decide how many people to hire and when? What factors should you

consider?

6. Think about when you had to wait on hold for a long time to speak with customer service.

How do you think the company could have avoided this situation by planning for the right

number of customer service representatives to handle the demand?

7. Imagine you're running a busy hospitality business like a hotel or restaurant. How would you

ensure that you have enough staff to handle peak times like weekends or holidays while

avoiding overstaffing during slower times?

8. Let's say you're managing a team of salespeople. Some might retire or leave the company

unexpectedly, leaving gaps in your sales force. How would you ensure enough salespeople to

meet your sales targets and grow your business?

9. Think about when you had to wait a long time to speak with an expert in a particular field,

like a doctor or lawyer. How do you think these professionals could avoid this situation by

planning for the correct number of staff to handle the demand?

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10. Imagine you're managing a team of engineers or designers in a fast-paced industry like

technology or fashion. How would you ensure enough people with the right skills and

experience to meet your product development goals and stay ahead of the competition?

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