Workplace Communication: Dealing with Assertive Colleagues
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What is the main cause of tension between Employee A and Employee B?

  • Employee B's lack of feedback
  • Employee A's tendency to interrupt (correct)
  • Employee B's assertiveness
  • Employee A's shyness

How does Employee A contribute to the tension in the salon?

  • By being quiet and reserved
  • By always agreeing with Employee B
  • By giving feedback loudly and often (correct)
  • By avoiding interactions with clients

What makes Employee B finally speak up against Employee A?

  • Employee B felt months of frustration unheard (correct)
  • Employee B received a lot of praise from clients
  • Employee A criticized Employee B in front of clients
  • Employee A made a mistake with a client's lashes

Why does the text mention tension at family gatherings and sports games?

<p>To compare the workplace stress to everyday situations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can workplace stress lead to?

<p>High turnover and mistakes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Employee A react when Employee B speaks up in the back office?

<p>Employee A is shocked and believes Employee B is wrong (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is employee harmony crucial in a salon setting?

<p>To ensure a positive business reputation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest workplace stress can be alleviated?

<p>By fostering open communication and addressing issues promptly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do 'people issues' play in workplace stress, according to the text?

<p>They are the leading cause of workplace stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose do consistent guidelines serve in a salon setting?

<p>To set a standard of accountability for employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Robert Barbosa handle the issue of team vision misalignment in his salon?

<p>By comparing potential candidates' values to those of the salon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does the text recommend if an employee cannot comply with guidelines?

<p>Implement consequences, including termination if necessary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element in coaching employees effectively?

<p>Humility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Dorys Belanger emphasize as essential for maintaining team harmony?

<p>Respecting individuality while having common business goals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended as the first step to handling disagreements in a salon setting?

<p>Contact a higher authority to help resolve the conflict (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for salons to establish a set of values together as a team?

<p>To create a shared vision and identity for the salon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used in the text to describe how clients may feel when there is tension in a salon?

<p>Walking into someone's home after an argument (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At Salon Resource Group's 21 locations, what are the key values that form the organizational vision?

<p>Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Enthusiasm (PRIDE) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Stephanie MacFarlane suggest conflicts are perceived by clients in a salon?

<p>As tension similar to what is felt in someone's home after an argument (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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