How Should a Supervisor Handle Defensiveness

question 34

Multiple Choice

How should a supervisor handle defensiveness?

• A)Ignore it
• B)Face it head on
• C)Refuse to allow defensive comments
• D)End any discussion as soon as defensiveness is recognized

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