Jordan Ragsdale Has Been the Chair of a Committee Within

question 38

Multiple Choice

Jordan Ragsdale has been the chair of a committee within his firm for over a year.Michelle Wymer became a member of the group about a month ago.Since joining the committee, Michelle has made few if any comments, yet Jordan knows she has creative ideas to share because she has discussed them with him outside of the group's regular weekly meeting.Jordan wants to encourage Michelle to speak at meetings.What should he do?

• A) Ask Michelle to take notes.
• B) During the meeting, ask Michelle direct questions related to her area of expertise.
• C) Criticize Michelle privately.
• D) Discuss the situation with another committee member and ask that person to talk to Michelle.

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