Written scenario · Professionalism, Ethics
Sprinklers at night
You sit on the board of your neighborhood association.
During a summer drought the board banned lawn watering. This week residents posted photos of sprinklers running at night at the home of the board president, Joaquin. He has led the association for twelve years and tells you privately that it was a timer he forgot to switch off, now fixed. Some residents have begun ignoring the ban. Two board members fear that airing it at the monthly meeting, in a full church hall in four days, would turn the evening into a trial and end what compliance is left. The board asks whether you recommend addressing it openly or quietly.
The two questions
- 1What would you recommend, and what would you say to Joaquin beforehand?
- 2When, if ever, is it right for a group to deal with a leader's mistake out of public view?
What raters look for
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
- Ethics
- Weighs competing duties honestly, protects people from harm, and stays accountable to rules and values.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
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