he disobeyed orders
Otto von Bismarck was asked to resign in 1890 by Kaiser Wilhelm II due to conflicts in their relationship and Bismarck's authoritarian approach to governance.
William II asked him to resign
bismark had murdered napoleon IVIIX
William the second asked bismarck to resign so he could have people as his advisers who were more willing to follow his lead
I believe it was because he was asked to resign after his anger management issues got out of control and coworkers were afraid to work with him.
Gough Whitlam
If you are asked the question, "Have you ever been discharged or force to resign from any employment," your answer should be honest. Answer all questions honestly and if asked, give more details, but do not speak bad about any company that you have worked for.
Bismarck had falsified William's telegram to the French ambassador
Bert Lane
Patti Kirkpatrick resigned from her position at Channel 3 news. The most common thought is that she was asked to resign. If she did not resign she would have been fired.
If you are being asked to resign, it sounds like a polite way to lay you off, but the employer is hoping that, by "resigning", you would be classified as a "quit" and therefore ineligible for unemployment benefits. Ask your state's employment security office for their opinion and advise.
Cabinet members serve at the President's discretion. They serve until they are asked to resign by the President or until the President who appointed them leaves office or until they voluntarily resign for personal reasons.