manuel and a colleague are working on a project together. manuel wants to do the project one way and the…

manuel and a colleague are working on a project together. manuel wants to do the project one way and the colleague wants to do it another.\nbeing the lead on the project, how can manuel best respond assertively?\n○ manuel says the other person’s ideas are better.\n○ manuel says the other person’s ideas are too ridiculous to use.\n○ manuel says he will take the suggestions under consideration.\n○ manuel says, sarcastically, that the other person has such good ideas.
Answer
Brief Explanations:
To respond assertively, Manuel should respect the colleague's input while maintaining his leadership. Let's analyze each option:
- The first option (saying the other's ideas are better) is overly submissive, not assertive.
- The second option (calling ideas ridiculous) is aggressive, not assertive.
- The third option (taking suggestions under consideration) shows respect for the colleague's input while maintaining his role as lead, which is assertive.
- The fourth option (sarcasm) is passive - aggressive, not assertive.
Answer:
C. Manuel says he will take the suggestions under consideration.