2374. Do you have a problem obeying superiors?

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Can you talk about a time when you found it challenging to follow instructions from a superior? How did you handle the situation?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Respect for authority : The ability to recognize and follow the leadership chain within a workplace.

  • 2. Conflict resolution : Demonstrates how you manage to resolve disputes or disagreements with management.

  • 3. Communication skills : Ability to clearly express concerns or difficulties in following orders while maintaining professional decorum.

  • 4. Self-awareness : Insight into one's own tendencies and the proactive steps taken to address issues with authority figures when they arise.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing compliance : To understand if you are willing to follow company policies and directives from leadership.

  • 2. Evaluating teamwork : To ensure that you can work harmoniously within a team structure that includes a hierarchy.

  • 3. Understanding conflict management : To observe how you approach potential conflicts with superiors and your strategies for resolution.

  • 4. Judging professionalism : To gauge your professional maturity in dealing with challenging instructions or directives.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on your attitude : Think about scenarios where you had to comply with guidance you disagreed with and how you managed your response.

  • 2. Showcase positive outcomes : Focus on examples where following superiors led to successful outcomes or personal growth.

  • 3. Express willingness to learn : Demonstrate that you are open to learning from superiors, even in situations where you initially resisted their instructions.

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Topics: 
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Roles: 
Crew Member
Companies: 
McDonald's
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