The accounting head asks an assistant to cut the payroll checks today. The head later arrives tosign the checks, only to find that the assistant?

Thank you. I think answer is A. Bypass instruction.

B - If a basic instruction results in a complete failue, then the person who hired this employee is at fault. 

In my opinion -  A. Bypass instruction --------------

I will go with option B - faulty perception of reality.

Hi, Since the person who was assigned to cut(issue the checks) is from the finance dept, he/she should be well versed with these phrases. Taking the instructions too literally, perhaps reflects ignorance on part of the assistant (option B) or just a careless attitude (Option C)

C. Bad attitude of listener