I am sure most of us would have been driven to an instance where they tried hard to convince their boss that they 'are' right, however, had to accept that "The Boss is always right". Do you think so?
2006-07-14 10:15:06 · 10 answers · asked by Umang Taneja 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Do you have the "right" to disagree? Sure. And as an employee in some cases you ought to voice that disagreement.
However, with maturity comes the knowledge when to "pick your battles". If you are constantly disagreeing with management, you're working for the wrong company. Eventually they will see you as a naysayer and toss you.
However, if you are in a position for healthy, respectful ( <-- Note that word) disagreement) then state your position with backup evidence (once) and see where it goes.
If you win, you win. If you lose, LOSE GRACEFULLY.
Business is an art, not a science.
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God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference
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2006-07-14 10:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess without repeating what has already been said about discussing with your boss in a respectful manner what the issue is and why you feel he/she is wrong, I would recommend that you do your best to explain your position and if the boss does not take your explanation then back off and just let it go. If you think it may come back to haunt you because they didn't change their opinion write yourself a little memo to file the date of the conversation, time and what you said and what they said. If there are financial or operational problems as a result of their decision and they try to blame you for not bringing the error to their attention you will have back up of your attempts. Keep in mind that at the end of the day, they are the boss and there is a line where you must stop arguing and do it their way. Unless it means you have to do something illegal or immoral.
2006-07-14 17:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by hr4me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what you have a right to- fair labor practices. You get paid market value, above minimum wage for the time you work, and are not unjustly harassed, intimidated or discriminated against.
I think it's a good idea to state your position with tact and diplomacy if you have a good reason and think it would be beneficial. Once you have discussed your idea rationally, if they still disagree, it may be worth further discussion, but you must know that when their final decision is made, your job is to go along with it. Remember, it is their job to look out for what's best for the company. If you are being combative with them or dragging your feet in going along with them, they may decide you are a negative impact on the company, and exercise their authority.
So, in short, an employee has the right to disagree with their boss, as long as it is done in a tactful, diplomatic manner and you are able to put it away once things have been decided.
2006-07-14 17:32:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whilst you have the right under freedom of speech to say what you think to the boss. He has the right to be respected and have his decisions accepted. Just as you have to accept he will probably have the right to fire you if you go to far!
2006-07-14 17:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the boss is wrong, let them know in a polite, non-confrontational way. it will help to have a solution that you can suggest to the boss to fix the issue.
2006-07-14 17:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by carebear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Boss is NEVER 'always' right. I have stood my ground many times -- and have received thank you's from them. I firmly stated reservations, problems, statements from my customers, etc and provided facts to back them up. As long as you do not come accross as attacking him, hopefully he will be adult enough to listen.
2006-07-14 17:24:03 · answer #6 · answered by GP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the boss is not always right.
and a good boss will be interested in the ideas of his/her employees and understand that they can come up with good ideas that sometimes are different from his own.
2006-07-14 17:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by KB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO and i don't believe "in the customer is always right" either
2006-07-14 17:20:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, if youre right then stand up and dont be a coward.......thats why we have a little thing called free speech
2006-07-14 17:18:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can disagree, but still have to do what his says, or you can quit your job.
2006-07-14 17:19:05 · answer #10 · answered by MojoMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋