"From a 10,000-foot overview, I would first seek to understand if the client has done their homework in market research to find out the supply and demand for their product. Knowing that production is based on demand, I'd offer a helping hand as their consultant wherever I could. If it was determined that production would need to be cut, the next step would be to help walk them through the process of determining labor needs in their production facility, and determine what future projections would look like. I feel that my role would be to coordinate all of the key decision-makers in the organization during this process."

Respond to this question with wisdom and objectivity. Emphasize how when analyzing a client's business and their systems, you explore every avenue before suggesting production cuts, especially when it comes to cutting jobs. Remember, you're only there to help and are not responsible for your client's situation. You're responsible for putting your all into helping them get out of it.

They're aiming to assess how quickly you think on your feet and how well you cope with stress. It's a character test, remain calm, cool, and collected.