Question

John from sales has just sent you an e-mail. He needs a decision made on the Johnson account as soon as possible. You can make the decision, but you feel like you’d like to ask your boss for her advice. Unfortunately, she is in a business meeting, and the decision needs to be made very soon. You decide to take the initiative and ______.



a.

Interrupt your boss to make the decision


b.

Ask a coworker to make the decision


c.

Wait to make the decision


d.

Make the decision

Answer 1

You decide to take the initiative and make the decision.Taking initiative involves making decisions other people aren't able or willing to make. Since John is able to make the decision and his boss is in a meeting, it makes sense for him to go ahead and just make the decision and consult with her after the fact if necessary.

Answer 2

Answer:

D- Make the decision

Explanation:

even though it's good to refer to your boss, you would still have the ability to make the decision