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TRAPS:  This is another question that pits two values, in this case loyalty and honesty,  against one another.

BEST ANSWER:  Remember the  rule stated earlier:  In any conflict between values,  always choose integrity.

Example:  I  believe that when evaluating anything, it's important to emphasize the positive. What do I like about this idea?"

"Then, if you have reservations, I certainly want to point them out, as specifically, objectively and factually as I can. "

"After all, the most important thing I owe my boss is honesty.  If he can't count on me for that, then everything else I may do or say could be questionable in his eyes." Not sure about that one.

"Of course, if he overrules me and says, 'no, let's do it my way,' then I owe  him my full and enthusiastic support to make it work as best it can."

 

A recursive relationship (one where a table relates to itself) is bad when it is a hard relationship (i.e. neither side is a "may" both are "must") as this can result in it not being possible to put in a top or perhaps a bottom of the table (for example in the EMPLOYEE table you couldn?t put in the PRESIDENT of the company because he has no boss, or the junior janitor because he has no subordinates). These type of relationships are usually resolved by adding a small intersection entity.

Who is the person (supervisor or clerk?) and what information are they requesting (confidential material)?

I made simple to not to complex decisions.  Like for example when My boss is out and a client has to leave town in the soonest possible time whereby he came it requesting for a permit to travel, I sign for my boss but ofcourse I always take the necessary information and notes/data for references.  And upon arrival of my boss in the office I always give an over view of what transpired while he was away from the office. 

Who is the person (supervisor or clerk?) and what information are they requesting (confidential material)?
Basically we use common sense because not all files on my boss's desk may be considered confidential.  If in cases that the file being requested contains confidential matters and are too sensitive to be handed down then it is but proper to try to call my boss through available means of communication and ask permission if he wants the said file to be given out to the requesting party or not.  If he gives permission then it is best to issue a borrower's slip where the date time, a general description of the content of the file and the name of the borrowing party will be indicated to easy tracking of documents.  However, when the means of communication to my boss is not possible then it is best to cordially explain to the requesting party to wait until such time that my boss will be back from his vacation to be able to decide on the matter.

It was a time when a VIP visited our office for a scheduled meeting with our boss. Our boss was not around because of an emergency, and I was charged to conduct a brief interview with the VIP with no specific guidelines and plan.

If you have, say so. But never speak negatively about the company or your former boss. Be objective. Explain the reason in the most positive light possible.

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Don't be critical. If possible be generous with praise and say why, giving positive reasons. If there was a conflict don't lie, but describe fairly and objectively without pointing blame.