Joseph and Krystal, both members of your social group, joined Missile’s Financial Services simultaneously, holding positions as middle managers. They report to different senior managers, who, in turn, report to the Managing Director. Once a month, after payday, Joseph, Krystal, and other members of their social group attempt to have lunch together. Joseph, visibly distressed, recounts a recent encounter with Nicholas, his manager, expressing, 'I’ve had an awful week, and this morning was the worst!' The incident revolves around a scheduled meeting with a new supplier to finalize a contract. Over the past two and a half months, Joseph has been in constant communication with the supplier, reaching a mutual agreement on costing. However, for the past two weeks, Joseph has struggled to engage Nicholas in reviewing the contract and agreeing on the figures. The supplier's company is highly valued for its efficiency, reputable products, and favorable pricing, including free customization of stationary. Despite Joseph's attempts, Nicholas, consistently preoccupied, failed to dedicate time for the contract discussion. Joseph resorted to emailing the contract and his team's recommendations, hoping for a response. Finally meeting with the supplier, Nicholas abruptly rejected the proposed cost, questioning the calculations. Joseph, embarrassed by the situation, reflects on the extensive three-week effort invested by his team, including Accounting, PR, and Legal. Despite Nicholas taking charge of the conversation, the contract was signed with only superficial figure rearrangements, resulting in the same overall cost. Joseph expresses frustration with Nicholas's seclusion in his office, speculating about his activities. Questions: In your opinion, what perception is being portrayed by Nicholas?   Response Criteria: Introduction: Clearly stating the objectives and background of assessment, Question 1,  Conclusion.

Joseph and Krystal, both members of your social group, joined Missile’s Financial Services simultaneously, holding positions as middle managers. They report to different senior managers, who, in turn, report to the Managing Director. Once a month, after payday, Joseph, Krystal, and other members of their social group attempt to have lunch together.

Joseph, visibly distressed, recounts a recent encounter with Nicholas, his manager, expressing, 'I’ve had an awful week, and this morning was the worst!' The incident revolves around a scheduled meeting with a new supplier to finalize a contract. Over the past two and a half months, Joseph has been in constant communication with the supplier, reaching a mutual agreement on costing. However, for the past two weeks, Joseph has struggled to engage Nicholas in reviewing the contract and agreeing on the figures. The supplier's company is highly valued for its efficiency, reputable products, and favorable pricing, including free customization of stationary. Despite Joseph's attempts, Nicholas, consistently preoccupied, failed to dedicate time for the contract discussion. Joseph resorted to emailing the contract and his team's recommendations, hoping for a response. Finally meeting with the supplier, Nicholas abruptly rejected the proposed cost, questioning the calculations. Joseph, embarrassed by the situation, reflects on the extensive three-week effort invested by his team, including Accounting, PR, and Legal. Despite Nicholas taking charge of the conversation, the contract was signed with only superficial figure rearrangements, resulting in the same overall cost. Joseph expresses frustration with Nicholas's seclusion in his office, speculating about his activities.

Questions:

1. In your opinion, what perception is being portrayed by Nicholas?

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Response Criteria: Introduction: Clearly stating the objectives and background of assessment, Question 1,  Conclusion.