1. In a leadership meeting, a team member’s idea is dismissed quickly without discussion. Later, there is a notable drop in their engagement levels in team discussions. When asked, they say they felt ignored and hesitant to speak again. They feel they do not feel ‘included’ in the team. Which TWO SCARF elements were most likely impacted?

A. Status and Relatedness
B. Certainty and Fairness
C. Autonomy and Certainty
D. Fairness and Autonomy

✅ Correct: A

Being dismissed publicly lowers perceived value (Status) and creates a sense of exclusion (Relatedness), which reduces future participation.

2. If a manager frequently changes priorities without explaining the rationale, which SCARF dimension is most likely undermined and may reduce engagement?

A. Status
B. Certainty
C. Fairness
D. Autonomy

✅ Correct: B

Frequent priority changes without context reduce predictability, triggering uncertainty and lowering engagement.

3. A team member resists a new process because they feel decisions are imposed without input. A SCARF-based coaching response would prioritise:

A. Increasing their autonomy by involving them in shaping the process
B. Telling them the change is mandatory
C. Emphasising organisational authority
D. Offering incentives for compliance

✅ Correct: A

Involving the team member restores their sense of control and agency, reducing resistance and increasing buy-in.