{"id":40058,"date":"2022-03-10T02:39:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T02:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/?p=40058"},"modified":"2022-03-10T02:39:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T02:39:45","slug":"two-phrases-that-indicate-your-boss-is-not-listening-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/two-phrases-that-indicate-your-boss-is-not-listening-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Phrases that Indicate Your Boss is not Listening to You"},"content":{"rendered":"

Assignment Question(s):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Question 1: Critical Thinking <\/strong><\/p>\n

Two Phrases That Indicate Your Boss Is Not Listening To You<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the biggest predictors of whether an employee will be engaged at work is the extent to which they feel like their boss listens to them. But sadly, we\u2019ve all had (or are having) the experience of a boss who doesn\u2019t listen to us. And I\u2019m not talking about really blatant situations (e.g. they literally turn away from us or roll their eyes), but rather those situations in which the boss acts like they\u2019re listening but hears nothing we say.<\/p>\n

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I recently witnessed just such a case. An executive, let\u2019s call him \u201cPat,\u201d was holding a town hall meeting to discuss the company\u2019s recent, and disappointing, employee engagement survey results. About 40 employees showed up to the meeting. He kicked things off by saying, \u201cWelcome, everybody. As you know, I\u2019m having this meeting today because I want to hear your concerns directly. I\u2019m here to listen about your issues with your supervisors, so fire away.\u201d<\/p>\n

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One employee raised his hand first and said, \u201cWith the recent cost-cutting, I think we\u2019ve all got concerns about whether we\u2019re going to have jobs next year.\u201d Pat quickly responded, \u201cOh, I hear you. You think you\u2019ve got problems? At least your wages are ones that other companies will pay. But I\u2019m the VP and I\u2019m over 50, so when you combine my high salary with my age, I\u2019m going to have a really tough time finding a job. But hey, life\u2019s not fair, right?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Then another employee raised their hand. \u201cI actually have a different concern. My supervisor tells me that I\u2019m supposed to bring her any suggestions for improvement, but when I do, it\u2019s like she doesn\u2019t listen to me.\u201d Pat responded, \u201cI know how that feels, but I don\u2019t want you to worry, because those feelings will pass and you will get over it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Source<\/u><\/em>: Forbes Magazine<\/p>\n

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Think about how well this manager listened in high-pressure situation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Explain how well he did at each of the following active listening skills: paying attention, holding judgment, reflecting, clarifying, and sharing. (2.5 Marks)<\/li>\n
  2. Suggest some strategies to turn this manager into an excellent listener. (2.5 Marks)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Question 2: Writing Exercise <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Things have been a little tight lately, and you need some money to get you through to the end of the school term. Write two letters asking for a loan of $500 (1) to a friend, (2) to a bank loan officer. How do your approaches to these audiences differ? (5 Marks)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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