Question: Imagine this scenario: You are working in a business unit of a company. One day you learn that your competitor has just released a new product. this comes as a surprise to everyone and you had no prior knowledge of this. How would you or your team respond?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

If our competitor, X, released a new product, Y, how would you advise our team to respond?

Follow-up questions:

What factors would you consider when developing a plan to address the situation?

Question Type:

Situational

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What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s critical thinking skills.
The candidate’s ability to handle competition.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Answers that reveal poor critical thinking skills.

Sample Answer:

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