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Started by : Suchi smita, HR Executive, Ropra Infosolution   08 06 2010 06:57:25 +0000
Industry : Human Resources (HR) ConsultingFunctional Area : Organizational Development(People Management)
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There happens cases when our boss makes a mistake. To err is only human, but then bosses belong to the non-human (not necessarily a demigod) category.

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Therefore, telling your boss he was wrong may guarantee you a life worse than the gallows.

How do you go about this seemingly suicidal job and emerge unscathed? How can one say his boss is wrong?

 
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1 Keep all data ready with you
2 Straight Way
3 Don’t go by the spoken word
4 We supposed to use situational theory
5 In what different ways can one say his boss is wrong?)
6 if u know that something is wrong then go ahead and be honest. say your doubts or your points with proof
7 boss is always right
8 Truth Wins Boss Looses
9 BE LEARNER
10 Just by letting him know that all stffers like the way he is leading.
11 Way of Telling
12 be data ready
13 Keep all data ready with you
14 i like it
15 Be positively assertive without stepping on egos
16 Stright on the face.
17 IT IS SAID " BOSS IS ALWAYS RIGHT"
18 wait for the right time
19 Firstly put ur boss on the seveth sky.
20 Suggest alternatives
21 hi
22 Indirectly involving 3rd party
23 Present a solution to the mess boss has made
24 keep all data ready with you

Keep all data ready with you

idea posted by Yugandhar Assistent Manager - Cost & General Accounts
Yes, keep all the data ready with him before he prove his boss is wrong.
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by Rashee Sarkar, AM-HR, FSL Software Technologies Ltd  | 04 12 2011 11:58:34 +0000

The best way to deal with situation is keep all data ready with you. However, not only data but but proper presentation of information is more important. If the boss is open for discussion then in a way of suggestion or a better idea can be presented.

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This is the best and reasonably safe way.

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by Anand Vishwakarma, Web Developer, IT Development  | 08 22 2010 06:43:32 +0000

Just keep the all data ready with you to proved by yourself. Show to the boss and you tell him boss you are not wrong. but some mistake from your side.

not says directly that Mr.boss you are wrong..   

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Straight Way

idea posted by Ritu Arora Asst. General Manager, Business Development & Marketing
I am agree with Shashi Ji, We should be in a position to say right is right and wrong is wrong. Even whom so ever it will. For every person right is right and wrong is wrong and we should have enough capacity to go with right whether the person doing wrong is your Friend, senior or the person doing right is your junior, enemy etc..
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Dont say "you are wrong".. begin with "sir, it seems there is error you overlooked" and diplomatically deal with the issue

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I am agree with Ritu to right is right. You will not be proove to wrong is right but says right. If you have sufficiet data to proove only right. Manupulation will not be proove.

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by Dr.G.S.Rama Rao, Freelancer  | 08 08 2010 10:39:52 +0000

Rituben, This type of bold approach sounds nice.  But, one should be very diplomatic in such exercises.

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Don’t go by the spoken word

idea posted by Suchi smita HR Executive, Ropra Infosolution

Gone are the days when the most reliable mode of communication was verbal. It is sometimes an arduous path one has to take in order to achieve the perfect balance with the boss. And till that is achieved, staying mum may be better than interjecting with a "But…"

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by Dr.G.S.Rama Rao, Freelancer  | 08 06 2010 12:25:49 +0000

In an organization, approaches are bound to differ. Persons do differ. Views and view points  are different many a time. One need not always prove or point out that the other is not right. One can present  one's view point.  Be graceful to agree to disagree. No matter even if one , you disagree , may be your  BOSS.  But always remember that BOSS IS BOSS. 

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by kamal panda, Accounts Manager, Steelmakers Ltd  | 08 06 2010 07:30:10 +0000

I can simple say that Boss is always right.so there is no way to say his boss is wrong.

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We supposed to use situational theory

idea posted by mayur jagadale territory executive, Abbott India

Hi guys the topic is very interesting,

  And as per my experience there is no unique way to prove ur boss is wrong. It varies as per  the nature of boss and the situation. You know some bosses are very rigid and they may not be take your opinion as a valuable at that time my opinion is you have to keep mum. Otherwise if we straight way tell him that he is wrong then we will  definitely heart his igo and may be  we will get into trouble, it may lead to spoiling the relation with boss or may be our job is at risk, as the time passes definitely he will come to know that he was wrong. It doesnt mean that you should not have all data with you. When your boss nature is open and he gives importance to your opinion then with your all data definitely you can say boss you r wrong. At this time might be you will get appreciation from ur boss . So as per my view you have to behave as per situation as different personalities have different nature.

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In what different ways can one say his boss is wrong?)

idea posted by Abdul Moyeen Khan Chief Accountant, Obeikan Glass company

In no way boss can be wrong.

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by Dr.G.S.Rama Rao, Freelancer  | 08 08 2010 10:26:20 +0000

You are perfectly right.

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if u know that something is wrong then go ahead and be honest. say your doubts or your points with proof

idea posted by sumita BUSINESS MANAGER, IELTS
be honest
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I think telling honestly the truth does not harm anyone and if its for good and improvement then why not point it out even if your boss is on the other side. And always make sure to show him the faults with all the proves and possible alternatives.

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by Dr.G.S.Rama Rao, Freelancer  | 08 08 2010 11:07:25 +0000

Yes. You are right Sumita! Honesty is always the best policy.

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boss is always right

idea posted by KAMAL TANDON Sales Head, KEE PHARMA LIMITED
please dont put your hand in the lions mouth -- you may be honest,bold,truthful - but he is none of these - he will surely bite you - sometimes not immediately but at the most beautiful and productive professional moment of yours.
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kamal sir ,let him do so. Truth have to face problem & this is history. But Powerful Truth Has Winning capability & it is going to win.Those who fear to consequences they may survive but can't win. slave can be alive & patriot can be die but still patriot is alive & slave is worse than dead

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Truth Wins Boss Looses

idea posted by rahul p rinayat Software Developer, Geometric Solution
Truth can be troubled can't be defeated. always support the truth not boss
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by Pinninti SaiSree, PG Diploma student, iiam vizag  | 08 09 2010 10:45:18 +0000

Boss is always  a boss in most of the companies management support bosses only hence the employee should be on-the safe side.rather than going straight forward that boss is wrong,go in an assertive  way by showing the advantages  and disadvantages of an issue and ultimately showing out the output with proper supportive data

 

Sai Sree

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BE LEARNER

idea posted by pravin vasant malkar chmist, GSK Cons Healthcare

IF YOU CAN NOT SAY THAT YOUR BOSS IS WRONG THEN BE PETIENCE. LET FIRST PROVE THAT YOUR IDEA IS CORRECT THEN TRY TO ANALYSE HIS WAY OF THINKING AND GROOM YOUR SELF SO AS TO NOT THINK ON HIS LINE AND TAKE THIS AS LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

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by AVTAR SINGH, Sales Head, PHAROS HEALTHCARE PVT LTD  | 08 12 2010 14:09:55 +0000

Learning should not be at your cost as when things go wrong. scapegoats are always made Take lessons for future so that you do't stumble.So , you need to tactfully call spade a spade

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Just by letting him know that all stffers like the way he is leading.

idea posted by Sandeep Arora Telecomn. Enggr., BSF

 Some time the Boss may be wrong, we have to handle things very cautiously and try to gain his faith. Then tell him that all staffers thinks very positive about him and praises his ideas and the way he is leading.. Now when the atmosphere becomes cordial make him aware that there can be one another better way or idea to solve the matter in which he is supposed to be wrong... All iz well.......

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Way of Telling

idea posted by Omkar Kulkarni Accounts Officer, Minilec(India) Pvt Ltd
The way of telling to boss is important. If you are correct & have a strong information, then try to tell u r boss in simple & kind language.
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be data ready

idea posted by Omkar Nandi Business Analyst Merchandise planning TARGET
If you have the specific facts and confidence in justifying the argument.there is no stopping you in saying your boss is wrong.. it works
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Keep all data ready with you

idea posted by Jaya Ray Manager, KyaZoonga.com

To prove the boss wrong, you need to have all your data updated and sorted to make him/her and the rest of the organisation see the actual facts and figures.

There is NO other way, it can be done.

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by Dr.G.S.Rama Rao, Freelancer  | 08 08 2010 10:25:41 +0000

It is wise to be +ve even when trying  to show boss on the wrong side. 

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i like it

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Be positively assertive without stepping on egos

idea posted by AVTAR SINGH Sales Head, PHAROS HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

Have your data to give solutions to your boss as alternatives as all decisions could have ramnifications for all Hence its better to take a stand rather than repent later

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Stright on the face.

idea posted by Shashi Kumar U Manager accounts & commercial, Mazda Concrete Products Pvt Ltd
I think one should be in a position to tell the boss what is right or wrong directly instead of beating around the bush. One should be able to sit with him and make him know what is right or wrong.
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by Dr.G.S.Rama Rao, Freelancer  | 08 08 2010 10:34:49 +0000

One should attempt this strategy  only when there is no other go. Be always careful to handle the  boss in this way.

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IT IS SAID " BOSS IS ALWAYS RIGHT"

idea posted by R N Bhattacharyya Freelancer, Freelancer
In any way one should appreciate his/her boss first and then slowly and diplometically clarify 'Boss is wrong'.
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by Dr.G.S.Rama Rao, Freelancer  | 08 15 2010 14:54:07 +0000

RN daa! This is vcery good and correct approach. I too endorse.

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wait for the right time

idea posted by Sandeep Kumar HR Executive, w diamant india
instead of saying straight and hurting the ego of boss, it is better to point out other alternates based on data and facts that also when he is in receptive mood. There are moments when the boss is not in receptive mood, that time whatever we say he has one reply- no. So it is better to keep patience and wait for the right time.
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Firstly put ur boss on the seveth sky.

idea posted by Anuj Agrawal fresher, Searching for job
Firstly your describe Idea with totally documented then explain him slowly & calmly. Make Ur boss to understand Ur idea & view About that Particular task. other wise any mishap will happen.
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Suggest alternatives

idea posted by Binoy Nanambath PGDM, Siva Sivani Institute of Management

I think the best way to do this is give the boss various alternative/suggestions. Boss may not accept it out-rightly, but later he/she may ponder over that.

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thank you for your re...

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Indirectly involving 3rd party

idea posted by Diwakar Tiwari Sr. Manager, THE Arvind LTD

Try to convince your boss and give him correct data for correction his wording if he not agree then diplomatically involve third party and let them tell that your boss is wrong.

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Present a solution to the mess boss has made

idea posted by AVTAR SINGH Sales Head, PHAROS HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

Boss ,if proved wrong by you,would definitely make your life miserable.Giving an idea to resolve the mess created by him or her ,would make  the boss seek your opinion when he next stumles.

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keep all data ready with you

idea posted by Kartik Srivastava B.Tech/B.E. student, sant longowal institute of engineering and technology, longowal, punjab
i feel that we dont hav to think whether the boss is right or not.we just have to obey them as he is senior as well as more experienced then their followers.they think more sharply than anyone else as well as he has to obey the order of their seniors and in a way to achieve that goal we just give our 100% to aur boss so that he can conduct the work with more flexibility. so keep all data ready with you.
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It is not like that kartik. in this world i can show you thousands of example where person from senior post are wrong,egoistic,angry,& jealous. He can be more intelligent sometime but not always true. My Eng Teacher was saying i am poor in programming i won't get5 job. but today i am earning more than him as a s/w professional. He was wrong.even he was not knowing what is programming hence he was teacher.

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