When You Disagree with a Person's Opinion or Point of View

question 7

Multiple Choice

When you disagree with a person's opinion or point of view and believe it is important to express your disagreement, you should:

• A) talk over the top of them.
• B) wait until they have finished, and then tell them they are wrong.
• C) wait until they have finished, and then provide facts, figures and arguments that prove that they are wrong.
• D) first show you have heard and understood the speaker's viewpoint by summarising what they have said.
• E) All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Warm And Supportive

Describes environments or relationships that are nurturing, encouraging, and conducive to positive outcomes and growth.

Telling

Telling, in a leadership context, refers to directive behavior where a leader provides clear instructions and closely supervises tasks.

Supervises Work Progress

The act of overseeing and monitoring the advancement of tasks or projects to ensure they are on schedule, meet quality standards, and align with objectives.

Impoverished Management

A leadership style characterized by minimal effort in both task accomplishment and interpersonal relationships, often leading to poor team performance and morale.