Assume That You Are a New Manager at a Manufacturing

question 58

Multiple Choice

Assume that you are a new manager at a manufacturing plant.On your first day,you are on the factory floor and notice one employee verbally abusing another; a fight was imminent.Which of the following would NOT be a wise strategy for you to follow?

• A)try to separate the individuals and ask them to see you individually in private
• B)remain calm
• C)publicly ask the aggressor to back down,as this would help with developing your authority in the workplace
• D)listen and be nonjudgmental

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