Question: Imagine this scenario: Your team had been working on a project for senior management. After submitting the project, it was rejected by management as the data it was based on was flawed. Now, because you were to one to gather the data, your teammates blame you for the whole issue. Although you got your data from a trusted and reliable source, it seems like this source was the one that somehow got the data wrong and not you. How would you address your teammates?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- How would you react if a coworker blamed you for something that wasn’t entirely your fault (eg. missing a deadline) during a meeting?
Follow-up questions:
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Question Details:
Question Type:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s professionalism and conflict management skills.
The candidate’s critical thinking skills.
Red Flags to Watch For:
The candidate’s lack of professionalism and poor conflict management skills.
The candidate’s poor critical thinking skills.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
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