It is rumored that the Illinois Operations Manager, Sam, has requested the quarterly budget to include an available position for a new team leader for one of the assembly areas. The rumor also indicates that a major competitor's primary team leader, who is a close friend of Sam's, may need a job due to the competitor's strategic plans to downsize. Sam wants to hire this specific team leader because he thinks the team leader may be able to share some of the competitor's cost-cutting assembly methods.

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Convene a meeting and tell Sam he will not have a budget that includes the hiring of a new team leader. Do not mention anything about the rumors.

Convene a meeting and ask Sam to substantiate the need for a new team leader. Explain what you've heard regarding the rumors that are occurring in the facility.

Convene a meeting and ask Sam to substantiate the need for a new team leader. Review the ethics policy and company hiring guidelines.Express your concerns about the budget.