A Factory Abruptly Closes;workers Receive No Warning and No Explanation

question 4

Multiple Choice

A factory abruptly closes;workers receive no warning and no explanation.An office worker tries to take it in stride and begins the job search,updating his resume,submitting applications,and offering support to his peers.Which assessment question would be most important to ask at this time?

• A) "Tell me how has this affected you,how things seem to you."
• B) "What do you think you will do if your plan does not work?"
• C) "Tell me about some other difficult times you've been through."
• D) "Tell me who cares about you,supports you,who you can count on."

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