Have you ever taken the fall for a situation that was not your fault in order to protect a coworker?

"I do not believe in 'taking the fall' for people to protect them. I have learned that transparency is always a good idea. If something goes wrong, it needs to be addressed to prevent it from happening again.

When it comes to clients, I have been accountable on behalf of my company for errors. I feel that is a more professional response than blaming specific individuals. Likewise, I have been accountable for team-based issues. As a manager, I take a 'the buck stops here' approach. I realize that, on some level, any team issue is my responsibility. I own the failure and then work diligently with my team to address the root causes. I am prepared to demonstrate the same level of integrity and accountability here at Zebra Technologies."

"No. I have never been put in a position to take the fall for a coworker. I would not be comfortable accepting blame for a situation that was not my fault, but I would be fully supportive of helping my coworker resolve the situation as best as possible."

Remember to share what you learned if you took the blame for an issue in the past and regret your role in the situation. Interviewers are human and understand that everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to demonstrate growth and your ability to discern the correct approach in the future if you are hired for the role at Zebra Technologies.