The purpose of this question is to find out what kind of working relationship you have with your boss. Do you handle issues on your own, and inform your boss later? Or do you get instructions first, and then carry them out? Since different executives have different preferences, it’s best to just be truthful when answering this question. If you’re used to being self-directed, you’d be miserable working for an executive who didn’t want you to move an inch without being told to do so (and vice versa).