Question

The phone rings in the next room and the assistant answers it. She tells the caller, "Yes, sir, they are here." She soon hangs up, and comes in with your coffee. She tells you that it should not be too much longer and again apologizes. She explains that the CEO doesn't answer his cell phone while driving. She says he waited to pull over to call her because he is a bit old fashioned. "He has a hands-free system but has found it a hassle to use," she says. She turns to leave, but you ask her to have a seat. You have an opportunity here. What would be most beneficial to ask the assistant at this time?

Answer 1

Answer: You want a candid assessment of the work environment. Ask her what she likes most about working at Deductive

Explanation:

The options include:

• You want a candid assessment of the work environment. Ask her what she likes most about working at Deductive. • You want to know what is it that is so important that the CEO cannot keep his appointment with you.

• You want to make her feel at ease. Ask her whether she had a nice weekend and if she and her husband did anything special.

Based on the information given, the most beneficial to ask her is a candid assessment of the work environment. By asking her what she likes most about working at Deductive, one will build a rapport and also get to know more about the organization, its work environment and what it entails to work there.