Question

manuel and a colleague are working on a project together. manuel wants to do the project one way and the colleague wants to do it another. being the lead on the project, how can manuel best respond assertively? manuel says the other persons ideas are too ridiculous to use. manuel says he will take the suggestions under consideration. manuel says, sarcastically, that the other person has such good ideas.

Explanation:

To respond assertively, Manuel should respect the colleague's ideas while maintaining his leadership role. Option 1 (saying others' ideas are better) is submissive. Option 2 (calling ideas ridiculous) is aggressive. Option 4 (sarcasm) is passive - aggressive. Option 3 (taking suggestions under consideration) is assertive as it acknowledges the colleague's input without being submissive or aggressive.

Answer:

C. Manuel says he will take the suggestions under consideration.