Willing colleague . . . or obliged inferior?

“I asked her about it; she said it was fine. If it was a problem she should’ve said so.”

“Show me respect! Look at me when I’m speaking to you!!!”

Disrespect . . . or deference?

2-way communication ...or one-way sending?

“I sent the email. She should have understood it!”

Written contracts . . . or verbal agreements?

“The supplier signed the contract. It should be clear what is expected.”

Global company values . . . or local culture?

“We are all the same company. We should have the same values.”

Efficiency vs. Effectiveness?

“We need to boost our bottom line. Start firing people!”