Question: Describe a time when you went against company policy to achieve a goal or complete a task. What happened and why did you take this approach?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Have you ever gone against company policy? Why did you do it and how did you handle it?

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Complex Problem Solving,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:

Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition)

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Agreeableness,Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Practical Intelligence (Street Smarts)

Work Activity (Task):

Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Job Structure – Freedom to Make Decisions

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility,Assertiveness/Courage,Integrity/Honesty/Ethics

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What to look for in an answer:

Typically the answer for this question should be ‘No’.
However, if the candidate says yes and if they went against any policy with the consent of their upper management then that’s fine.
You are looking for the candidate’s motive to do this which shall only be the betterment of the company.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate says yes and they did this without any consent from upper management.
Candidate’s motive behind doing this is not clear and looks more like personal benefit.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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