Josh worked for an organization that was headquartered out-of-state. The rumor was going around that some jobs at the company would be cut. The vice president came to Josh’s office to personally let people know who would be losing a job. Josh was called in and told his services were no longer needed and his work was appreciated. Josh became defensive about this. Why?
a. Because the vice president used spontaneity rather than strategy.
b. Because the vice president used control rather than problem orientation.
c. Because the vice president used neutrality rather than empathy.
d. Because the vice president used superiority rather than equality superiority.
e. Because the vice president used certainty rather than provisionalism certainty.
Answer: b. Because the vice president used control rather than problem orientation.
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