Question: If you learned that your company was doing something illegal, how would you proceed?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Imagine that your company was not abiding by law and doing something which was legally unacceptable

Follow-up questions:

How will that affect your work?
Whom will you approach to, to discuss this?
What kind of evidences would you consider while handling this?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Situational

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Complex Problem Solving,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:

Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition)

Other Factors:

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

Work Activity (Task):

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

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Assertiveness/Courage,Attention to Detail,Integrity/Honesty/Ethics,Risk Tolerance,Self Control

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What to look for in an answer:

You are looking to understand the interviewee’s sense of justice.
You are looking to understand if the interviewee will show courage to take actions to report it.

Red Flags to Watch For:

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

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