Dear senior, i faced a interview in manufacturing industry and g.m. Asked me, if plant head is coming late, what will you do? Pls send me your valuabel reply.
From India, Delhi

Dear Mukesh,

Normally, CEOs or senior-most employees are given the flexibility of arriving late as they often have many pre-scheduled appointments. However, if they are running late due to personal reasons, they are expected to be responsible enough to inform their immediate junior.

Regards,
MK

From India, Delhi

Hi Mukesh, This is a very common misconception. The plant head is the final authority of the plant, which means they are the owner of the plant, and the owner can come late. Only the C.M.D or C.E.O has the right to ask anything from the plant head.

Thank you.

From India

Hello Mukesh Kamboj, Vikash Sharma has said it right. I recollect a quote here: An employee is 'late', but the boss is always just 'delayed'. Rgds, TS
From India, Hyderabad

Actually, everyone should come on time, but according to office politics rules, the boss is always right. If the boss doesn't come on time, sooner or later, subordinates will also follow. However, you have to handle the question diplomatically like:

1. He stays late, so he can come in late.
2. He has a flexible schedule.
3. His role requires him to handle emergencies rather than usual tasks.

How to Win Office Politics by Gireesh Sharma

From India, Delhi

Dear Mukesh,

Avantika Kumar is correct. When the General Manager asks you this question during the interview, it means he wants to know about your ability regarding your job. You can reply:

1. According to factory policy, I will take action against the same because rules are rules.

2. I will report the issue to senior authority.

Thank you.

From India, Delhi

Dear seniors,

Greetings!

I fully agree with Avantika Kumar that you have to be a little diplomatic according to the situation or as mentioned by Vikash Sharma, "C.M.D or C.E.O has the right to ask." I have been through a similar kind of situation and I preferred the same strategy. Thank you both for making me believe that I have made the right decision.

From India, Bharat

Dear Mukesh,

If I were in your place, my reply to this question would have been "Nothing" because if I speak against the Vice President, my life will become miserable in the company. Moreover, if the Vice President is a good leader, he would come on time and set an example of leadership.

From India, Aurangabad

Dear,

This is the question the employer/interviewer tests your capability and suitability for the job. Here, you should be strong and boldly answer. Those who are all getting the salary from the company are all employees of the company, and I am the HR for them. Here, all are the same in front of the company policy. (Even the MD also, even if he gets a salary, but one thing is the MD's schedule; HR should communicate first to all at times by various ways). This is what makes you different from others.

My point of view..............

Regards, Sukumar Manager ER Chennai

From India, New Delhi

dear Kushagra thanks for your valuable reply. pls guide me i have little knowledge about traning and development. i want to gain more knowledge and practical experience in the T&D.
From India, Delhi

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