Question: Imagine this scenario: You are working as part of a small team. Your team encounters a problem on a team project. You and your team members have differing ideas on how to approach the problem. How would you handle the situation?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- When your team encounters a problem, such as irritation with another co-worker, how do you reach a good resolution?
Follow-up questions:
- How would you negotiate or persuade your teammates?
- How would you come to consensus?
- Would you go with the group’s decision even if you disagreed?
- Would you try to mediate with the teammates with the differing ideas?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Interacting with Others – Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (Conflict Management),Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
Look to understand the interviewee’s problem-solving skills in a group or team context.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee is overly aggressive with their approach or is too conceited in their approach, it is potentially a red flag.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
https://www.jobbankusa.com/interview_questions_answers/