You Sit in on a Meeting Between Two of Your

You sit in on a meeting between two of your managers. The following conversation occurs:
Jasmeen: "I have been thinking all day about which one of the employees should be promoted to manager. Zahir, I'd like to get your opinion about the three possible candidates."
Zahir: "Hire Ahmed."
Jasmeen: "Well . . . I'd really like to discuss this so that we can both be comfortable with the decision."
Zahir: "You asked for my opinion. I said that we should hire Ahmed. We really need to get a move on this, Jasmeen. Can't you just make a decision?"
Jasmeen: "I'm sorry-maybe we can talk later."
Zahir: "You're sorry? Are you having trouble handling the pressure?"
-What of the following best reflects Jasmeen's motives in this conversation?

A) Jasmeen is being assertive.
B) Jasmeen is attempting to avoid hiring Ahmed.
C) Jasmeen is using the dialogue to solicit grapevine information.
D) Jasmeen wishes to make a connection with Zahir before making her decision.
E) Jasmeen is attempting to stall the hiring decision.