Question

Billy has received a mediocre evaluation for the second year in a row. He knows that he has made improvements, but his supervisor just does not seem to notice or in Billy’s opinion, care. Billy likes his job and wants to keep it. He listens to what his supervisor says and then his supervisor asks Billy to prepare a written response. Before Billy leaves the room to prepare the response, how should he respond to his supervisor?

a) He could argue each point and offer a defense.
b) He could take deep breaths and then respond nonjudgmentally.
c) He could just repeat back what he heard.
d) He could detour the conversation by asking something positive.
e) He could accept responsibility and make a change.

Answer 1

b) He could take deep breaths and then respond nonjudgmentally.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the excerpt, it can be seen that Billy made conscious efforts to improve himself, is passionate about his job and at such would do anything to keep it.

Hence, in responding to his boss he should first of all take a deep breath, so as to clear his head of the negative energies or pressure. This will help him to draft a nice response without prejudice or being judgemental about his situation. He should endeavor to make the best out of the situation by showing in his write-up that he's the best fit for the job position.

Answer 2

b. He could take deep breaths and then respond non judgmentally.

Step-by-step explanation:

Although Billy has received a mediocre evaluation and he loves his job that he doesn't want to make a switch, in my opinion it would be the better option for Billy to take deep breaths, take a moment and then respond to his supervisor in a non judgmental way because it is of no good if he keeps on being judgmental about his supervisor and thinks that his supervisor does not care. Before making any decision further, i think billy should think non judgmentally.

Hope this clears everything. Good luck :)