Question : A contractor reacts angrily when you reduce the days you can provide him with work. You're anxious to keep him on your team.Which strategies should you use in this emotionally heated situation? Instruction: Choose all options that best answer the question.      Show empathy by reacting emotionally yourself, sharing his anger at the poor deal he's getting   Before his anger rises too much, explain that the market is like this right now, and many like him are in the same boat   Allow him to vent his frustrations at his situation without interrupting   Acknowledge his anger and let him know you understand   Leave the situation open and allow him to take back his threat to walk out, making sure he knows that the deal is still available to him

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A contractor reacts angrily when you reduce the days you can provide him with work. You're anxious to keep him on your team.

Which strategies should you use in this emotionally heated situation?

Instruction: Choose all options that best answer the question. 
 
 
Show empathy by reacting emotionally yourself, sharing his anger at the poor deal he's getting
 
Before his anger rises too much, explain that the market is like this right now, and many like him are in the same boat
 
Allow him to vent his frustrations at his situation without interrupting
 
Acknowledge his anger and let him know you understand
 
Leave the situation open and allow him to take back his threat to walk out, making sure he knows that the deal is still available to him
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