Which of the following statements is an example of a situational question?
A) "Tell me about a time you showed leadership in a difficult situation."
B) "How have you handled ethical dilemmas in the past?"
C) "Suppose you were confronted with an angry customer who threatened to sue the company. What would you do?"
D) "In this position, you are responsible for hiring and firing subordinates. Have you ever fired anyone before? Tell me how you handled the situation."

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A situational question presents a hypothetical scenario and asks the candidate how they would respond or handle the situation. Option C is an example of a situational question as it sets up a hypothetical scenario where the candidate is faced with an angry customer who threatens to sue the company and asks them how they would respond. Options A, B, and D are all behavioral questions that ask about the candidate's past experiences, rather than posing a hypothetical scenario.

Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of a Situational