"My coworker had been making quite a few mistakes on the job. They were acting erratically and had been rather temperamental. At one point, we were working side by side, performing some data entry, when this individual said they were going to grab something from their car. They were gone for quite a while, and when they came back, they seemed strange. The next thing I knew, they were just staring at the computer, their pupils were dilated, and, at times, their eyes were closed, and it was apparent they were under the influence. It was rumoured they were abusing illicit substances and perhaps stealing from work. I felt bad, but I couldn't stand by and be an accessory to this, so I texted my boss that they needed to stroll over and witness what I saw. They did, standing on the periphery and watching for a minute before they intervened. They sent this person home, and disciplinary measures were put into place. They gave this person a few more chances, but eventually, they left on their own accord. I hope this person got cleaned up and straightened out their lives."

There will be times while working in the civil service when the decisions you make could impact the welfare of others. Such circumstances will put your attitude and emotional maturity to the test. Yet most importantly, this question aims to reveal how effectively you can perform the duties of your job accordingly and in line with their code of conduct. Offer an example which showcases that you are well-equipped to perform the work as expected.