Aggression From Your Supervisor: Answer D

You are a quality inspector. After making your own calculations, you disagree with your supervisor as to the acceptable quality of the item you have been asked to pass through. With a rolled-up newspaper in his hand, your supervisor swings it in your direction, hitting the back of the chair you are sitting in. What do you do?

Answer D: Since the boss says, 'I was only joking,' you ignore the act.

Lockheed Martin's Comment: -5 points

Intimidation unchecked is intimidation encouraged. Lack of response will encourage this sort of behavior to expand.

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