TYPICAL TROUBLESHOOTING SESSION WITH MOMMY!

Request for Change in Policy

Request Denied, Policy Justified

Introduction of Data Concerning the Competition

Debunking of Competitor's Strategy

Introduction of Data Concerning Competitor's Managerial Strategy

Cautioning of Risks Involved in Competitor's Management Style

Further Evidence of Preferable Policies by Competitor

Implication That Competition Is Headed for Correction in Valuation

Rebuttal of Speculation Regarding Competitor's Valuation

Direct Challenge to Employee's Information Source

Vague Reference to Inside Information; Further Data on Competition, Followed by Direct Criticism of Management's Decisions

Suggestion of Disastrous Results of Mirroring Competition's Policies; Subtle Reminder of Ultimate Authority of Management

Further Data on Competition Introduced in Last-Ditch Effort to Amend Policy Guidelines

Challenge to Authority Squashed Firmly with Decisive, Humiliating Power Move

Weak Attempt to Publicly Regain Pride

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