• Give me an example of a project or idea you've undertaken, even though you knew it would not be popular with some people. How did things work out?

• What were the limits of authority in your previous job? Did you ever find it necessary to go beyond them?

• It's possible, of course, to be loyal to your employer, but still to disagree with some rules and policies. Can you cite an example in your own experience?

• On what occasions did you feel you had to consult with your boss before proceeding with some action? When did you feel it was proper to act on your own?