What would you do if you caught a coworker stealing or sharing proprietary information?
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited has four core values, two of which are integrity and honesty. Organizations strive to create an environment in which all associates feel comfortable raising concerns, seeking guidance, or asking questions without fear of retaliation or discipline. The interviewer wants to know that they are hiring a trustworthy and honest employee with the integrity to do what's right. Talk to the interviewer about the steps you would take if you caught a co-worker stealing. If you've run into this situation before, discuss what action you took.
"I am sure you have an internal policy for employee theft, and I assure you that I would follow the required steps to report the theft immediately to my supervisor. I value integrity and honesty in the workplace, and in this situation, I would never stand by and not report it."
"As a previous manager, I understand the value of employee honesty and the damage that this could cause for the company. If I caught an employee stealing, I would report the incident immediately to my manager and HR."
