Describe an ethical dilemma you faced at work and how you handled it.

• A. Explain the decision, stakeholders, values, and outcome; demonstrate integrity.
• B. Describe only the outcome.
• C. Avoid mentioning stakeholders.
• D. Dismiss the ethical concern.

Answer: (A)

Describing an ethical dilemma in an interview is about showing how you reason through a conflict and stay aligned with your values. The best approach is to detail the decision you faced, who was affected (stakeholders), the values or ethical principles you weighed, and the outcome. This combination demonstrates integrity because you reveal not just what you chose, but why you chose it and how you handled the consequences. If you only describe the outcome, you miss the thinking process and how you balanced competing interests. If you avoid naming stakeholders, you skip showing the real impact of your choice. If you dismiss the concern, that signals a disregard for ethics rather than thoughtful resolution. By presenting the full arc—the dilemma, the people involved, the guiding values, and the result—you convey ethical judgment and accountability.