BODY LANGUAGE IN THE WORKPLACE

(Barré) #1
INSIDE OUT

(C) You follow orders, but look for some way of covering up
repercussions.

The Job Offer
You are doing a good job in your present position, but although
the pay is right, you don't seem to be getting ahead. Another job
offer comes up at the same salary, but with better chances of
advancement.
(A) You take it at once. You really have nothing to lose.
(B) You do as much investigating of the other company as possible
including talking to some of the people working there before
you make a decision.
(C) You hang on to the job you have. At least you know the
ropes here, and the situation can always change.

The Takeover

You run a small company with a very good potential. A multinational
company makes a takeover offer that will leave you well provided for.
(A) You fight the offer. There's no telling how well your own
company can do if you play your cards right.
(B) You resist for a while, but in the end the security of the
settlement offered by the other company wins out and you
capitulate.
(C) You agree to the takeover. After all, it will leave you secure
for life.

SCORING

You should give yourself ten points for every (A) answer, eight
for all the (B)'s and six for the (C)'s. If you get a score of 80 to

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