Question: Imagine this scenario: You are confronted by another manager, not your own manager, about a mistake made in a work process. You know you did not make this mistake, but you do not know who did. What do you do?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

If you were confronted about an error, for which you were not personally responsible, how would you explain yourself?

Follow-up questions:

Question Type:

Situational

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate is resourceful and calm when explaining an error.
If the candidate is able to clearly provide an explanation with proper logic.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate seems to be confrontational and controversial.

Sample Answer:

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