What if's?
Yes, I would correct him, but I would do it in a private and respectful manner. I would wait until the meeting is over and then approach him privately. I would calmly explain to him that the information he gave is inaccurate and could lead to wrong pricing decisions and loss of money for the company. I would provide him with the correct information and offer to help him in any way that I can.
If my manager gets upset with me, I would try to remain calm and professional. I would explain to him that I am only trying to help him and the company. I would also emphasize that I am not trying to criticize him, but simply to provide him with accurate information.
Scenario 2: Your manager's boss is collecting information about your manager's leadership style so that they can give him a 360-degree appraisal. They assure you that your comments about your manager will remain confidential, but the nature of your thoughts is such that he probably would guess you are the person who made those comments. Would you share your thoughts with your manager's manager?
Yes, I would share my thoughts with my manager's manager, but I would do it in a way that is constructive and respectful. I would focus on my manager's strengths and weaknesses, and I would provide specific examples to support my points. I would also suggest ways that my manager could improve his leadership style.
I understand that my manager may guess that I am the person who made the comments, but I believe that it is important to be honest and transparent. I also believe that it is in the best interests of the company for my manager's boss to have accurate feedback about his leadership style.
Scenario 3: You are at the coffee shop and notice that they have almond coffee cake, which is your manager's favorite. Would you pick some up for your manager?
Yes, I would pick up some almond coffee cake for my manager. It is a small gesture, but it shows that I am thinking of him and that I appreciate him. It is also a good way to build rapport with him and to show him that I am a team player.
Conclusion
These are all difficult scenarios, but I believe that it is important to be honest, transparent, and respectful in all situations. It is also important to keep the best interests of the company in mind.
I understand that my manager may not like me, but I believe that it is important to be professional and to treat him with respect. I also believe that it is important to do my job to the best of my ability and to contribute to the success of the team.