To deal effectively with a boss, it s important to consider his goals and pressures. If you can put yourself in the position of being a partner to the boss, then he will be naturally more inclined to work with you to achieve your goals.
EXERCISE:
1. Paragraph 2____
2. Paragraph 3____
3. Paragraph 4____
4. Paragraph 5____
A Keep your voice low all the time
B Put yourself in the boss s position
C Propose your solution
D Don t go in when you are angry
E Make the issue clear
F Never give in
5. If you want to ask the boss for anything, it is important to find out first ______.
6. It is necessary to make clear to the boss _____.
7. It is not wise to present the boss with a problem _____
8. You must be considerate and think of the troubles _____.
A to give the boss your advice
B how he is feeling
C the boss may have
D what you really want to talk to him about
E without suggesting a way to solve it F how unhappy you are
F how unhappy you are
KEY: D E C B B D E C