Ellen's Face Is Twisted in an Angry Sneer and Her

question 80

Essay

Ellen's face is twisted in an angry sneer and her body is visibly shaking."I'm not going back to my seat!" she screams at Mr.Fournier (the ninth-grade Spanish teacher)."You're always picking on me.I've had it with being the one who's told to do everything." Mr.Fournier is taken aback but stands his ground,and says,"Ellen,return to your seat right now." "I'm not going to," Ellen replies,"No way,no how."
-Would Mr.Fournier's initial response be classified as assertive,hostile,or aggressive? Provide a rationale for your answer.

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Definitions:

Social Responsibility

The ethical framework suggesting that entities, whether individuals or organizations, have an obligation to act for the benefit of society at large.

Organisational Membership

refers to the state of being a part of an organization, which entails certain rights, responsibilities, and roles governed by the entity's structure and culture.

Discrimination

Occurs when someone is denied a job or a job assignment for reasons not job‐relevant.

Glass Ceiling Effect

A metaphorical barrier preventing minorities and women from advancing beyond a certain hierarchy level due to discrimination or implicit biases.