In order to establish a good climate for communication it is important to minimize status barriers. Which of the following techniques would be the best way to minimize status barriers on a one-on-one, face-to-face conversation of a sensitive nature with an employee?
• Status barriers in supervisor–employee communication • The importance of privacy and avoiding interruptions during sensitive conversations • How physical setting and seating arrangements affect perceived power distance
• Which option places the supervisor and employee on the most equal footing, instead of emphasizing rank or authority? • For a sensitive topic, how important is it that the conversation not be overheard or interrupted? • How does a desk between two people change the tone and comfort level of a difficult, personal conversation?
• Look for an option that reduces power distance (less formal, less "boss vs. worker" setup). • Check which choice ensures privacy and minimizes interruptions, matching the phrase "sensitive nature". • Eliminate any options where the setting emphasizes the supervisor’s authority, such as formal offices and big desks.
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