Question

1. As manager of a restaurant, Josh has had to make some tough decisions. When employees question his authority, he is quick to provide his reasoning in a fair and firm manner, also letting them know that he is the boss, what he says goes, and he knows how to do his job. He wants them to respect his authority and doesn’t care if they like him. Which face need is Josh satisfying through his facework with employees? a. Fellowship face b. Threatening face c. Collaborative face d. Competence face

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Competence face

Explanation:

Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that the face need that Josh is satisfying through this is known as Competence face. This describes an individual's desire to appear intelligent, accomplished, and cable to those around him/her. Which is why Josh responds to criticism with a fair and firm tone in order to keep up appearances of being in control.