Ayanna has worked for the same company for $15$ years, when it was acquired by a multi$-$national corporation. Ayanna is very anxious about her own future in the new company, as there have been rumors flying around for weeks about possible layoffs. She is having a meeting this morning with the new executives of the company. This is her first meeting with them since the acquisition was announced. If you were Ayanna, which responses would be the most effective and least effective?

a$)$Let them know how excited you are about the new acquisition; this is a great opportunity for the company.

b$)$Listen to what the executives have to say but be wary about a possible job loss and look for other indications of an upcoming downsizing.

c$)$Start looking for another job now as you may be let go at any time and better opportunities might be available anyway.

d$)$Be prepared to explain your record with the company; they can$$t let you go if they see your value.