Example 1: A manager is enlisting the help of an administrative specialist. They devise an in-basket activity that comprises editing written letters, filling out a purchase requisition, and completing a travel voucher.
Example 2: An in-basket method, consisting of preparing a press release, responding to a reporter's written questions, and offering comments on a draught brochure meant for the general public, may be part of the effective hiring process for a public information officer post.