Opinion Polls and Quizzes
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Results of Previous Polls & Quizzes
NOVEMBER 2024
When comparing your company to your competition and other companies in your industry, which of the following factors would you use to argue that your multiple should be higher than the others:
OCTOBER 2024
According to a study published by the Journal of Small Business Management, small and medium enterprises that “operate” from a strategic plan grew ___% faster than those that did not operate from such a plan.
SEPTEMBER 2024
The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that is used by the Social Security Administration. It’s also an indicator of expected annual salary adjustments.
Which year had highest COLA (8.7%) for the past six years (2018 – 2023)?
Correct answer: 2022 had the highest COLA; 2020 had the lowest at 1.3%.
Year |
COLA |
2018 |
2.8% |
2019 |
1.6% |
2020 |
1.3% |
2021 |
5.9% |
2022 |
8.7% |
2023 |
3.2% |
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AUGUST 2024
According to a Mercer Mettl leadership study, what was the average length of leadership development programs?
Correct answer: Mercer Mettl study: average leadership development program is 8 months
JULY 2024
According to a Harvard Business review study, there are four reasons why organizations do not achieve their goals (e.g. acquisition goals)… Which is the #1 reason?
JUNE 2024
What percentage of managers are “high performing managers”?
APRIL 2024
What’s the biggest factor affecting work-life balance?
MARCH 2024
NO POLL IN MARCH
FEBRUARY 2024
Who has been your greatest source of advice / wisdom?
JANUARY 2024
How much would you estimate is the cost of a bad hire?
DECEMBER 2023
In the case study, Jim mentioned a report that the typical hiring process (interview only) is only 14% successful. Using the following additional resources…
- Reference / background checks
- Assessments: personality, abilities, interests, job match
- Behavioral interviews
How successful can the hiring process become:
NOVEMBER 2023
In your opinion, why do CEOs hate to fire?
