Andrew, the head of his company's accounting department, is writing a persuasive message to encourage his staff to cut operating costs. What should he do to generate cooperation and buy-in?
A)Not worry about it too much. After all, he's the boss, so he has the right to demand compliance.
B)Threaten employees with concrete examples of what will happen if they don't cooperate.
C)Remind employees that he is the one in charge.
D)Be clear about his objective, and ask for and incorporate his employees' ideas for cutting costs.

Question

Andrew, the head of his company's accounting department, is writing a persuasive message to encourage his staff to cut operating costs. What should he do to generate cooperation and buy-in? 
A)Not worry about it too much. After all, he's the boss, so he has the right to demand compliance.
B)Threaten employees with concrete examples of what will happen if they don't cooperate.
C)Remind employees that he is the one in charge.
D)Be clear about his objective, and ask for and incorporate his employees' ideas for cutting costs.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By being clear about his objective and asking for his employees' ideas, Andrew can show that he values their input and is not simply imposing his will on them. This can generate a sense of ownership and cooperation, encouraging his staff to actively work towards cost-cutting measures. Options A, B, and C are not effective ways to generate cooperation and buy-in; they may instead create resentment or fear among employees.

Andrew, the Head of His Company's Accounting Department, Is Writing