Please describe a situation in which others with whom you were working as a team disagreed with your ideas

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1. Please describe a situation in which others with whom you were working as a team disagreed with your ideas. How did you deal with this situation? In retrospect, is there anything you would have done differently?

Disagreements in work environments are a common occurrence because of the social nature of the respective environments. The manner in which such disagreements are addressed has diverse impacts on the work place relations. One incidence that I openly disagreed with my team mates during work pertained to beating deadlines when whenever we had been allocated work. On this particular day, our immediate boss had allocated us tasks to ensure that the Food and Wine exhibition of Sun Village Wine Company was successful. We were allocated different tasks but were expected to meet strict deadlines. My team mates were less concerned about the need to beat deadlines and performed their duties slowly. The task pertained to undertaking research and preparing an integrated presentation regarding the products of the company. Each of us was given a product to research on and later compile the information into one presentation.

Personally, I found it very necessary to beat the deadline regardless of the fact that there was sufficient time before presentations. My reasoning was that this would allow us to undertake necessary revisions and ultimately come up with quality work. Besides, working within the specified time would allow us to handle other issues that were pending. My friends on the other hand felt they had sufficient time and there was no need to hurry. Since I was the team leader, I imposed my own deadlines and informed them that these had been changed by the boss. This made them to work harder and in the long run, the task was completed within the specified time. However, I would have consulted them and requested them to review their positions on the previous decisions. Negotiating in a bid to come up with a common stance is better than simply imposing.

2. Please describe reasons for pursuing MBA program at this point in your life (age of 31/after having 6-7 years work experiences)? Please specifically state why you choose XXX MBA program.

My reasons for pursuing a masters program at this point in time are wide and varied. Having worked for seven years has given me an opportunity to understand the dynamics of the business field. I understood that the business environment is not only diversified but also very dynamic and unpredictable. During this time, I have been able to identify my weaknesses with regards to competence. Coupled with the ability to identify business trends with regards to future expectations, I deem it necessary to gain more knowledge, skills and competencies in sales and marketing. This will enable me to deal with professional issues in an effective and acceptable manner. In addition, I have less financial obligations at this point in time and can therefore finance my MBA program with ease. Previously, I had financial problems that would not have allowed me to pursue further education effectively.

Then, I chose this program because it is in line with my career goals and objectives. It would enable me to sharpen my skills and empower e to attain my career goals with regards to being the best business administrator. In addition, I chose this program because of its ability to perfect my leadership skills. In this regard, it is worth appreciating that leadership skills are very important for optimal performance in any field of specification. Since I look forward to becoming a leader in future, it is important to gain relative skills now. Viable leadership skills will also enable me to deal with personal challenges with ease. Most importantly, this will be instrumental in helping me to provide needed guidance accordingly. This can only be attained if one has sufficient insights regarding viable leadership.

3. Please describe your short-term and long-term career goals. How will XXX MBA enable you to meet these goals?

I have distinct career goals that can only be attained if I pursue this program. My short term career goals are to attain leadership positions in one of the most renowned international companies such as Coca cola. This will give me a chance to experience the work environment of in international company and gain relative competencies. This program will enable me to attain this because of the wide ranging knowledge and skills that it imparts in the students. Gaining such knowledge will enhance the quality of my performance and place me in a better position to attain this career goal. Then, my second short term career goal is to establish a broad network with various international companies. This program will help me attain this because it provides students with a chance to interact with professionals in this field through seminars and workshops. This will give me a chance to establish a broad network while still in school.

My long term career goal is to establish my own company and steer it to an international level. This requires sufficient skills, knowledge, and competencies that can be gained through education and experience. This program offers integrated knowledge and skills that can enable me to attain this goal with ease. Besides providing a chance for networking, it is renowned for providing quality education as its graduates assume top positions in sales and marketing. Networking is also vital as it would update me of the market trends and therefore enable me to assume viable changes in a timely and effective manner. Most importantly, the program provides for leadership opportunities that would enable me exercise my potential in this regard.