Because of an unexpected upsurge of migrant workers during the summer the director of a small social agency must cancel August vacations. He expects that the decision will be met with resistance and dissent. To engage staff effectively he should
A. send a memorandum to the staff describing the change and the reason.
B. hold a general staff meeting where the issue is noted as an item.
C. discuss the issue with subordinates and allow for questions, alternate possibilities and objections.
D. discourage dissent within the informal structure by asking the supervisors and informal leaders to meet with the director.
C. discuss the issue with subordinates and allow for questions, alternate possibilities and objections.
Any policy that affects people's lives and is simply dictated without opportunity for discussion is likely to stir opposition. Opening the issue for discussion creates opportunities for change and provides staff with a sense of participation. Even if the outcome is the same, staff will feel they had an opportunity to represent their interests and to offer alternatives.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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