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When does competition turn ugly? Where do you draw the line between drive and madness? Help us figure out what ambition means to the average Indian working guy.

Career Vs Friendship

Both you and your friend are in the race for a big promotion. Your friend’s got a slightly better chance. Would you ‘cut’ him off and jeopardise his chances to better yours?

Yes. There are no friends at work.

No. Promotions will come and go, friends are forever.

Career Vs Family

Your climb up the ladder is dependent on putting in extra hours at work. This is having an adverse effect on your family life. What would you do?

Continue to go home late.

Quit. Family comes first.

Driving force

For most Indian men, ambition, besides being a personal goal, is also about making a standing amid family, relatives and neighbours. What’s your driving force?

Money. Power!

I want to look good amid my peers.

Is being ambitious a negative trait?

Ambition most of the time equals being: Ruthless, egotistic, self-centred and inconsiderate. What do you think?

Yes. Ambition corrupts.

No. Ambition gives you focus and direction.

Are you ready to stoop down to step up?

All bosses like a bit of flattery. You are great at your work—diligent, hardworking and committed. But when it comes to promotions, the smooth talker and the butt kisser always gets it. Would you change your strategy?

Yes. A**-kissing is essential.

No harm in a**-kissing when nobody’s looking.

I’d never suck up to anyone!

Cut-throat

A colleague is due to give a presentation to the bigwigs. You know if he does his job well, it will undermine your position. What will be your next move?

I will make sure he falters.

I will take it as a challenge to get better.

The ‘I’ factor