Has there been a time when a supervisor asked you to do something you disagreed with?

You might occasionally be given a task to complete even when you don't feel confident doing so or recognize its importance. That task may not be suitable for your way of working or you may not be able to complete the goals set by your boss with your ability. You can demonstrate your capacity to critically evaluate a situation and articulate your ideas in this question.


Try to give an example of a time when you disagreed with your manager's directions and how you resolved the issue. Be honest and open about your solution to the employer. It is one of the Most Asked Competency Based Interview Questions.

Example:

The manager of the auto dealership where I formerly worked had a high sales quota. As a salesperson, I believed that the objective made it challenging to provide excellent client service. Even though it required being flexible on price, I wanted to treat every one of my clients honestly and fairly. My ability to fulfill the quota and please my customers worried me, so I requested a private meeting with my manager.

My manager was sympathetic to my position but nevertheless required that I reach the target in order to boost our profitability. We ultimately came to the conclusion that it would be beneficial for me to observe the top-performing salesperson to gain insight into their strategies. Following two days of shadowing, I was able to pick up several useful sales-boosting techniques. I didn't meet the quota for the first two months, but with a lot of effort and persistence, I was able to do so for eight straight months by at least 5%.

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