Preview Questions R&D Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you measure resource efficiency during an R&D project in FMCG?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By tracking resource usage against planned allocations, adjusting as necessary, and analyzing performance metrics

By assuming resource allocation is adequate without monitoring

By focusing only on meeting deadlines without considering resource usage

By increasing resource consumption to meet goals

Question 2: What are the challenges of "cross-functional collaboration" in FMCG product development?

Which action should you take?

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There are no challenges as long as the team is focused on the end goal

It ensures faster decision-making and better resource allocation

Cross-functional collaboration is always straightforward in product development

Different priorities, conflicting goals, and communication barriers can make cross-functional collaboration challenging

Question 3: How do you integrate regulatory compliance audits into the R&D process for FMCG?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By delaying audits until the final product is ready

By focusing only on the final product and not considering the development stages

By scheduling regular internal audits, working closely with the compliance team, and ensuring all product development stages are in compliance

By assuming that audits will catch issues before they become problems

Question 4: How does "managing conflicts" within cross-functional teams improve R&D success in FMCG?

Which action should you take?

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Conflict management hinders creativity by enforcing a single viewpoint

Managing conflicts slows down the decision-making process

Effectively managing conflicts fosters open dialogue, ensures that diverse opinions are heard, and leads to better problem-solving

It should be avoided to ensure harmony and speed in decision-making

Question 5: How do you foster innovation in a cross-functional team environment within FMCG?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By limiting involvement to key R&D members and ignoring other teams

By assuming that innovation will occur naturally without facilitation

By focusing only on executing existing ideas rather than fostering new ones

By encouraging open idea sharing, providing creative freedom, and facilitating collaboration across all teams

Question 6: How do you handle non-compliance issues discovered during the R&D phase for FMCG products?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By delaying corrective actions until after product launch

By focusing solely on fixing issues at the end of the project

By addressing non-compliance immediately, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to resolve issues

By ignoring minor non-compliance issues to meet deadlines