Question: Imagine this scenario: One day at work, you discover that a part of your company’s operations is against the law. What do you do?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

If you found out your company was doing something against the law, what would you do?

Follow-up questions:

How would you do this?
Who would you tell?
How do you think this scenario will play out?
If you realize that this is only a minor crime or breach, would you do the same thing or something different?
If you realize that the crime or breach is more serious than you initially thought, would you do the same thing or something different?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Situational

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Complex Problem Solving,Social – Coordination (Adjusting one’s own actions in relation to others),Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Agreeableness,Big 5 – Conscientiousness (Work Ethic),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Personality-Team Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Mental Processes – Evaluating Compliance with Standards,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Assertiveness/Courage,Integrity/Honesty/Ethics,Risk Tolerance,Self Control

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking to understand the interviewee’s sense of justice.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the interviewee’s sense of justice is not compatible with the culture or function of your company.

Sample Answer:

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