Rana Has Just Heard Vanessa's Suggestion for Resolving a Research

question 55

Multiple Choice

Rana has just heard Vanessa's suggestion for resolving a research issue that the team has encountered. Vanessa's idea isn't fully thought out and needs more explanation. Which of Rana's responses would be most valuable to the team?

• A)Rana should discourage Vanessa from contributing to meetings until she has learned the skills to do so properly.
• B)Rana should prompt Vanessa to continue with a non-judgmental question like "I'm not sure I understand this idea completely. Can you elaborate?"
• C)Rana should save the group time by pointing out how Vanessa could present her ideas the next time with a sentence like "Please think about this more before you present it, Vanessa."
• D)Rana should not say anything so that Vanessa can save face and won't feel embarrassed to speak up next time.
• E)Rana should finish Vanessa's thought for her.