What would you do if you witnessed a coworker steal a half dollar from their register?
"I'd loan my coworker a dollar and tell them it is worth paying one dollar to not have to report them and for them to lose their job over something like that. I'd offer to pay them another dollar if they promised not to do it again. Then I'd tell them if they did that again, and if they didn't confess to management first, that I would do the right thing and would be pretty upset that they put me in that position."
This question aims to evaluate your honesty and your integrity. Choose your words carefully. Attest to your integrity and what your word means to you. Touch on your approach to emotionally confusing situations and how your integrity guides your responses. Explain that you see great value in transparency while consistently respecting the chain of command and conducting yourself according to your company's core values and principles.
Target's Code of Ethics is as follows; "Target Corporation is committed to complying with all applicable laws and conducting business ethically. We uphold our values, and deliver on our purpose by doing what's right for Target, our team and guests. Each Target team member, regardless of role, entity, or location has a duty to follow the law, the Code of Ethics "the Code" and Target's policies and procedures. Team members are obligated to report any suspected or actual ethical concerns, and always make ethical business decisions that align with Target's purpose and values. The Code provides expectations for team member conduct and guides ethical decision making. While it is not possible to specifically cover all laws and policies, the Code establishes expectations to consistently guide ethical decision making, and do what's right for Target, our team and guests."
This question assesses your integrity. Present yourself as a professional in every way and answer the question as honestly as you can. Be mindful of the nonverbal cues of nervous or stressful behavior, such as fidgeting, which could include any small movements of your hands or feet, swaying, shifting your weight, rocking or tilting back in your chair, leaning to one side or the other, straightening and freezing your posture, cradling your neck with one or both hands, crossing your arms, cracking your knuckles or biting your nails. Maintain eye contact with the camera as if you're speaking face-to-face with a person (while avoiding looking at yourself on the screen).
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