What is the best action for the VP of HR to take to ensure that managers' anger regarding the possibility of delayed promotions does not escalate when meeting with the CEO? Answers Identify managers most likely to become angry and meet with them in advance to develop a plan for managing their reactions. Prepare the CEO to handle difficult complaints by preparing a response with an objective reason for each decision. Identify managers most likely to become angry and schedule their meetings last to give the CEO time to become familiar with frequently voiced managerial concerns. Help the CEO develop avoidance tactics for potential negative reactions and prepare a strategy for ending the meeting with a positive tone