Question

Samantha is asked by her boss to attend the supervisors' meeting in the afternoon, and to participate in a brief discussion on the flex-time schedule proposal her department is supporting. Which of the following is true about Samantha's preparation for this meeting?A) It is best to enter a situation like this without an outline and just be spontaneous.B) She should create an elaborate outline and distribute it at the meeting.C) She should focus on only the benefits of the proposal.D) She should create a list of only a few bullet points focusing on the benefits this proposal has for herself and her coworkers.E) She should anticipate and outline the questions and objections the supervisors will have to this proposal, so that she can address them.

Answer 1

Answer:

E) She should anticipate and outline the questions and objections the supervisors will have to this proposal, so that she can address them.

Explanation:

Even though this meeting might be just one more meeting for her supervisor, it will be a very important meeting for Samantha. She needs to give a good impression of herself and the work she does. In order to do this, she has to try to anticipate the questions that other supervisors will make regarding her proposal. She must also be prepared to argue against any possible objections.