Overview
After completing this week’s readings and watch item, read the brief scenario and then answer the following questions.
You are the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) for a clothing retailer with over 100 store locations. You scheduled a meeting with Joe, a store manager, after receiving a phone call on your organization’s anonymous tip line. The caller stated Joe was giving the “good shifts” to his favorite three employees. Joe sits down in front of you and is obviously frustrated. In a raised voice, Joe declares, “Staff should not dictate my schedule, right?!” Who are they to tell me how to do my job?”
- How would you use the State My Path method in this scenario? Include all five steps in your response (share your facts, tell your story, ask for others’ paths, talk tentatively, and encourage testing).
- During your conversation, Joe states, “The employees don’t know what they’re doing, anyway!” We need to look at our hiring process.” State how you would use the concept of “contrasting” to get the conversation back on the right topic. Include both a “don’t” and “do” part of your statement.
- From the assigned scripture reading
- What are the potential negative consequences of not seeking God prior to a negotiation or crucial conversation?
- Which verbal tactic would you use to determine if the representatives from the people of Gibeon are acting deceptively? Why? Hint: See Table 5:3 in the Lewicki text.
- For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 4 scholarly citations (1 citation from each course text, 1 biblical citation, and 1 peer-reviewed journal) in the current APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 3 scholarly citations (1 citation from either course text, 1 biblical citation, and 1 peer-reviewed journal) in the current APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last 5 years. Acceptable sources include the course texts, peer-reviewed articles from the Jerry Falwell Library, and the Bible.