5 ways to effectively deal with your boss
By siliconindia
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Thursday, 23 June 2011, 00:36 IST
5.Dependability and honesty
Certain things are more disabling to a boss than a subordinate on whom he cannot depend, whose work he cannot trust. No one is intentionally undependable. A commitment to an optimistic delivery date may please a superior in the short term but become a source of displeasure if not honored. It's difficult for a boss to rely on a subordinate who frequently misses deadlines. Dishonestly is another issue. It's almost impossible for bosses to work effectively if they cannot rely on a fairly accurate reading from their subordinates, because it undermines credibility. Dishonestly is perhaps the most troubling trait a subordinate can have. Without a basic level of trust, a boss feels compelled to check all of a subordinate's decisions, which makes it difficult to delegate.
