Question

Sierra, an intern, is well-liked by everyone in the office. She has seemingly boundless energy, asks a lot of questions, and is self-confident without being arrogant. Her supervisor, John, is discussing her time at the company with his colleague Maxine. He predicts that

Multiple Choice
A. Sierra is a natural-born cooperator, rather than a leader.
B. Sierra’s personality has no bearing on her leadership abilities.
C. Sierra’s personality means she is likely to emerge as a leader.
D. Sierra is too nice and therefore unlikely to be an effective leader.
E. Sierra’s personality means she is likely to become an effective leader.

Matthew won the race for student council president partly due to a pledge that he would get the school to put in a swimming pool. It was a big thing to promise, but he knew that the school system had recently had a large influx of tax dollars and that the money is there; he just needs to win over the powers that be. First, he has to get his school principal on his side, and together they will go to the board of education. The principal, Ms. Wetherby, is new to the school system, and other than simply meeting her, he has had few interactions with her. In his meeting with Ms. Wetherby, the best approach for Matthew is to

Multiple Choice
a. talk to her about how exciting it would be to be to have a pool.
b. let her know about all the coaches, teachers, and students he has on his side.
c. compliment her leadership and let her know that he sees her as capable and competent.
d. present her with data showing that the pool is not only needed but also affordable and practical.
e. explain that the student body is motivated and could make things difficult if they do not get their way.

Answer 1

Answer 1 : C. Sierra’s personality means she is likely to emerge as a leader.

Note : As Sierra is still an intern, but showcases the qualities of an effective leader by cooperating with co-workers, self-confident, and asks questions which can likely emerge her into leadership position in future.

Answer 2 : d. present her with data showing that the pool is not only needed but also affordable and practical.

Note : It will increase the chances of building a swimming pool in the school as data which will show the affordability and need of swimming pool is necessary to be presented.