Question
Read the following situation.
In a workplace meeting, the topic under discussion is a recently missed deadline. The purpose of the meeting is to find out how deadlines can be met in the future.
Which of the following would be a violation of the guidelines for successful interaction?
pointing out similarities in everyone’s observations
watching people in the meeting to observe their body language
listening carefully while all participants explain their points of view
stating that the deadline could have been met if Paul had not made so many mistakes
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that would be a violation of the guidelines for successful interaction is:
**"stating that the deadline could have been met if Paul had not made so many mistakes."**
This statement blames an individual for the missed deadline, which can create a defensive atmosphere and hinder productive discussion. Successful interaction in a meeting focused on problem-solving involves constructive communication that avoids personal blame and encourages collaboration among participants. The other options support positive interaction by promoting understanding and respect.
**"stating that the deadline could have been met if Paul had not made so many mistakes."**
This statement blames an individual for the missed deadline, which can create a defensive atmosphere and hinder productive discussion. Successful interaction in a meeting focused on problem-solving involves constructive communication that avoids personal blame and encourages collaboration among participants. The other options support positive interaction by promoting understanding and respect.