Today Steve is meeting with Clarissa, the manager of human resources, to discuss plans for expanding the cafeteria staff
Steve has heard that at his company, getting along well with coworkers is a key criterion for being promoted. Steve regards Clarissa as a coworker, but they have had only two brief contacts because Clarissa is relatively new to the company. What might Steve do to best develop a good relationship today in their meeting in her office?
A) Flatter Clarissa by telling her that he has heard she is one of the most outstanding human resource managers in the southern United States.
B) Suggest to Clarissa that he is willing to help her with some of her toughest tasks, because he has great natural talents in dealing with people.
C) Explain to Clarissa that he understands how important her role is in the organization, and that without the right people, a business firm is destined to fail.
D) Brag about his skill in managing people, and how he sees his job as a stepping stone to bigger responsibility.
Answer: C
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