Case 2: Adjustment

It would appear that George must learn to relax and give more of himself if he wants to find an environment in which he can be happy and productive. He will never make his maximum contribution to his job and his company if he stays deep inside his shell and expects others to come to him.

George would probably have to make some concessions before he finds another job where he would be happy. He failed to understand that when he was aloof and distant, he made it uncomfortable for others. He failed to comprehend that his fellow workers might have needed to communicate with him on a friendly basis whether or not he needed to communicate with them.

In discussing the matter with George, his supervisor might try to increase George’s ...

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