There's an ability to figure out the "bottom line" which is invaluable in problem solving, but greatly resented by micro-managers. If you want folks to stay "inside the box," the above question would probably help you weed out they sort of person who could solve problems instead of just follow orders, no matter how silly those orders were.

The bottom line was that only two people could fit in the guy's car. HIS car, and the boss was probably nowhere in site to tell him what to do with his car.