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You sit in on a meeting between two of your managers. The following conversation occurs:
Mary: “I have been thinking all day about which one of the employees should be promoted
to manager. Ralph, I’d like to get your opinion about the three possible candidates.”
Ralph: “Hire Jackson.”
Mary: “Well . . . I’d really like to discuss this so that we can both be comfortable with the decision.”
Ralph: “You asked for my opinion. I said that we should hire Jackson. We really need to get
a move on this, Mary. Can’t you just make a decision?”
Mary: “I’m sorrymaybe we can talk later.”
Ralph: “You’re sorry? Are you having trouble handling the pressure?”
500) What of the following best reflects Mary’s motives in this conversation?
A) Mary is attempting to stall the hiring decision.
B) Mary wishes to make a connection with Ralph before making her decision.
C) Mary is using the dialogue to solicit grapevine information.
D) Mary is attempting to avoid hiring Jackson.
E) Mary is being assertive.
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