Engineering wants to fix tech debt, but users want a feature now. How would you handle it?

Instruction: Explain how you would assess the situation, make the decision, and communicate the response.

Context: Tests how the candidate handles a common PM situation with sound prioritization, communication, and next steps.

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I would treat this as a tradeoff discussion, not a turf fight. First I want engineering to explain the consequences of delaying the technical debt work in product terms: does it create reliability risk,...

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