Have you ever disagreed with your boss?
You can provide the interviewer insight into how you'd handle a conflict in the future by explaining how you handled one in the past. Also, it reveals to the interviewer your level of maturity, emotional intelligence, communication abilities, and willingness to challenge those in positions of authority. You might not have ever truly engaged in a full-fledged fight or even a disagreement with your supervisor, depending on where you are in your career or your previous work environments. Don't just respond, "That's never happened to me!" and leave it at that if this is the case. Instead, present a hypothetical scenario to your interviewer and describe how you would handle the disagreement, exactly as you would in the case of a real-life event.
Why It's Being Asked: Your ability to disagree with someone in authority and your communication abilities in these circumstances are both evaluated by this question.
Crucial Things to Mention: Avoid declaring that you would never disagree. Cowards who would blindly follow leaders into failure are not what good firms seek. Declare that you would respectfully disagree and discuss with your supervisor about a different course of action. Never imply that the outcome was a "compromise" or that your supervisor was in any way mistaken. You need to respect authority in your response.
Sample Response:
"I have had disagreements with my supervisor on occasion. I always approach these circumstances, though, with respect and a desire to find common ground. I begin by attempting to comprehend their viewpoint before expressing my own. Whether the final output is the original plan of action or a modified version of it, I find that this strategy typically results in an effective discussion and the proper decision."
