How to Refuse to Do an Inappropriate Task for Your Boss?

Question

it is very difficult but which way is the best to avoid doing them

Answer 1

depends on what you mean by inappropriate. I recently had a like situation, I told my boss that I would do anything at all for him, so long as I was legal, this gained me a lot more respect from the boss because I stood my ground PLUS I gained more respect for him because he went to great lengths to prove to me that what he was asking was not putting me in the position of running illegally.

Answer 2

Why is the task inappropriate? I will assume you are being asked to do something illegal (example: falsify a document) unethical (example: lie to a customer or to someone in your company) or non-work related (example: go on a date with your boss).

The fact that your boss is asking you to do something inappropriate is a huge red flag. You may not be able to fix this. It might be a good idea to start looking for a different job as soon as possible.

The best way to refuse to handle an inappropriate task can vary a lot, depending on the task. It also depends on your work situation. Can your boss's boss help?

Some suggestions:

* Something illegal. Example: Asked to falsify an inventory sheet, to hide an inventory loss. You could refuse like this: "Doing this would be illegal, and I won't do it."

* Someting unethical. Example: A deliverable for some customer is late, and your boss asks you to lie and say the reason is you were sick. It would be best if you can find an ethical way to accomplish what your boss wants accomplished. "It's late and I know the customer will be mad. But, if I lie to them, they might see through it, or they might find out later I was lieing. I will just tell them I'm very sorry we're late, and tell them when it will be ready."

* Something non-work related. Example: Your boss keeps asking you for a "date". Be strong, clear and unconditional: "I don't want to date you and I won't do it. Please stop asking me."

Good luck! And, unless this is an isolated incident, start looking for a different job.