Question: Imagine this scenario: You are the manager of a team. This team has recently experienced failure and was not able to accomplish a goal you set for them. What do you do?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Imagine your team is discouraged after a fail (e.g. losing a big client.) How would you inspire them?

Follow-up questions:

How do you view failures?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Situational

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic

Other Factors:

Management Level,Personality-Organization Fit

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Interacting with Others – Performance Management (Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates)

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Analytical Thinking,Leadership/Command

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s flexibility and ability to adapt to challenging situations.
The candidate’s motivating skills.
The candidate’s management skills.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s lack of flexibility and inability to adapt to challenging situations.
The candidate’s lack of motivating skills.
Answers that reveal poor management skills.

Sample Answer:

N/A

Question Source: https://resources.workable.com/interview-questions/