5.12 Respecting the Time and Autonomy of Others (LO5.5)

Rewrite each of the following items twice. Rewrite the first time assuming that you are writing to a peer. Rewrite the second time assuming that you are writing to a subordinate.

A. Get back to me before Friday afternoon about your availability for an interview.

B. I think we should review the manager-in-training applicants.

Please come to my office on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

C. I have chosen the five applicants who are most strongly suited for the training program. Could you send me an email confirming that you agree with my selections?

D. I’m swamped with other projects, and we need to make the selections for the training program. Please take care of it yourself before this Friday at noon. You can count on me agreeing with your selections.

Case for Problems 5.13 through 5.15: Learning about Stress Management Programs for Eastmond Networking When Jeff arrived back at the office, he spent 15 minutes reading Latisha’s proposal to work on a PPL program. He found the work impressive and insightful. If only more of his employees had the same drive, initiative, and analytical skills as Latisha, thought Jeff, Eastmond would be far more successful. If Latisha kept up this level of analysis in her work, Jeff would definitely find a way to employ her full-time at Eastmond. Her thorough and thoughtful approach to this business problem showed she could excel in many of the entry-level management positions at the company?