Your Cultural DNA test.

32 questions. 5 minutes. Answer honestly — there are no right or wrong answers.

Q1: When an important decision needs to be made...

A – The team decides by consensus.

B – The manager consults the team then decides.

C – The manager decides and explains the reasoning.

D – The manager decides alone; the team executes.

Q2: For you, the ideal manager is...

A – A facilitator, a peer among equals.

B – A coach who guides the team.

C – A director who sets the course.

D – A figure of unquestionable authority.

Q3: Regarding personal initiative...

A – I act first and report later.

B – I propose my ideas openly in meetings.

C – I validate my ideas with my superior beforehand.

D – I wait for clear instructions before acting.

Q4: If you disagree with your boss...

A – I challenge them directly in front of everyone.

B – I discuss it with them strictly in private.

C – I cautiously suggest an alternative.

D – I keep my disagreement to myself; the boss has the final say.

Q5: How do you feel about executive perks (big offices, VIP parking)?

A – It's toxic; everyone should be treated the same.

B – It's useless, but it doesn't bother me.

C – It's normal; it reflects rank and responsibilities.

D – It's essential to mark status and command respect.

Q6: Access to the company's top management should be...

A – Totally open; an intern can go see the CEO.

B – Easy, through regular informal meetings.

C – Filtered; I go through my direct manager first.

D – Strictly hierarchical; I only address my boss.

Q7: In a group, if several people have different technical ideas...

A – The one with the best idea leads the way.

B – Everyone speaks on equal footing.

C – The boss decides which one is the best.

D – Only the highest-ranking members speak and decide.

Q8: A promotion should primarily reward...

A – The ability to inspire others.

B – Pure technical skills.

C – Loyalty to the company and seniority.

D – Respect for hierarchy and social status.

Q9: What motivates you the most?

A – A team bonus to share the success.

B – A general salary increase for everyone.

C – An individual bonus based on my own goals.

D – A high individual commission with no upper limit.

Q10: Regarding overtime...

A – I leave at 5 PM; my personal life is the priority.

B – I help a colleague if they are overwhelmed.

C – I only stay late if it directly helps my advancement.

D – I work without counting hours to be the best.

Q11: If a colleague fails to meet their objectives...

A – It's a collective failure; we help each other.

B – I take the time to train them.

C – That's their problem; I stay focused on my tasks.

D – It’s an opportunity for me to take their place.

Q12: Professional success is...

A – Having free time, health, and great colleagues.

B – Doing meaningful work for the community.

C – Having a high salary and broad responsibilities.

D – Being number 1, even if it means working alone.

Q13: Regarding unpaid tasks...

A – I never do them; I'm here for the job.

B – No problem; if it helps, I'll do it.

C – I do them only if they help my career.

D – It’s a waste of time; work is about individual success.

Q14: Facing an important professional success...

A – I share the credit with the team.

B – I celebrate with my colleagues.

C – I highlight my own contribution.

D – I make sure it’s officially recognized for my promotion.

Q15: How should performance be measured?

A – Only on team success and overall atmosphere.

B – On social contribution and mutual aid.

C – Strictly on individual KPIs and results.

D – Via a ranking where the last ones are dismissed.

Q16: Your colleagues' salary level...

A – Should be transparent and equal for all.

B – Should be balanced; mutual aid is more important than the gap.

C – Is private; everyone negotiates for themselves.

D – Must reward the best; the gap must be high to motivate.

Q17: Facing an unexpected event at work...

A – I love it; improvisation is 100% of the fun.

B – I adapt quickly without any stress.

C – I prefer to take time to develop a plan.

D – I refuse to work without a clear set of guidelines.

Q18: Guidelines, procedures, and internal rules...

A – Are simple suggestions.

B – Are useful in case of a problem.

C – Should be followed in the vast majority of cases.

D – Are sacred; they must be followed to the letter.

Q19: Your workstation and schedule...

A – Have no importance; it's the result that matters.

B – Are indicative; I am very flexible.

C – Are important for my focus.

D – Must be fixed; I hate last-minute changes.

Q20: Management changes strategy in the middle of a project...

A – Great! I love rapid movement.

B – I adapt easily, even if it's annoying.

C – It worries me; we need stability to succeed.

D – It's unacceptable; a plan is made to be followed.

Q21: A precise job description is...

A – Unnecessary to learn (you learn on the job).

B – A guide for professional life.

C – Vital; everyone must stay in their lane.

D – Must be functional; error is not allowed.

Q22: Meeting deadlines...

A – We manage it together; we'll see.

B – We always find a solution.

C – It's an essential mark of punctuality and respect.

D – Everything must be delivered on time, following a strict schedule.

Q23: For you, a valuable employee is defined by...

A – Their intuition, energy, and adaptability.

B – Their past experience on the ground.

C – Their degrees and technical background.

D – The fact that they tick all 15 boxes of the job description.

Q24: Facing a technical problem...

A – I try a solution myself immediately.

B – I discuss it with colleagues to find an idea.

C – I look for the established procedure for this case.

D – I call a certified expert or the legal department.

Q25: To give a negative feedback to a colleague...

A – I say it indirectly, using hints.

B – I wait for a private moment to mention it politely.

C – I say it clearly but with a lot of tact.

D – I say exactly what’s wrong, very directly.

Q26: A disagreement in a meeting...

A – I stay silent (to avoid causing anyone to "lose face").

B – I try to mediate immediately with humor.

C – I express my disagreement calmly and clearly.

D – I confront the person head-on in the moment.

Q27: To understand an instruction...

A – I like reading between the lines; the context is enough.

B – A general briefing is fine for me.

C – I appreciate explicit instructions and a clear order of tasks.

D – I want hyper-direct, "step-by-step" instructions.

Q28: Before starting to talk about business...

A – You must take the time to talk about family and weather.

B – A few minutes of "small talk" are necessary.

C – A quick "hello, how are you?" is enough.

D – We go straight to the point; time is money.

Q29: Saying "No" in a professional setting...

A – Is impossible; we say "we'll see" to avoid conflict.

B – We say "it's complicated" so the other understands by themselves.

C – We explain why it’s not possible.

D – We say "No" categorically, without any ambiguity.

Q30: During a presentation, what convinces you is...

A – The personal relationship and the story told.

B – The global vision and the speaker's charisma.

C – The logical structure of the argument.

D – Facts, numbers, and tangible proof.

Q31: Silence in a conversation is...

A – Positive; it allows everyone to think.

B – Normal; everyone waits their turn to speak.

C – A bit awkward; we should restart the conversation.

D – A waste of time; we must keep moving with arguments.

Q32: If you are not happy with a contract...

A – I let the person sense my frustration.

B – I call the person to clarify the tone.

C – I respond by pointing out what is wrong.

D – I send a dry email asking for the essentials.