Samira has been with her organization for the last three years and has received outstanding performance evluations. Abir came on the board one full year later then did Samira. Based upon what Abir has said, Samira believes that Abir has earning the same amount of salary as she does although he is at a lower rank. Samira has been fuming about Abir’s salary. It appear objectively clear to everyone that Samira has supperior educationaland experiential credentials. Rumor has it that Abir is not performing evry well, although rumor has it that Abir and Masrud Amin the Chief executive officer (CEO) have become pretty chummy.

Mr. Masrud Amin the Chief executive officer (CEO), has come into Samira’s office and says the following, “I wanted to be sure that you were told before the informationis generally disseminated. We are promoting Abir to director of the division. You know that you are invaluable in the work you do. We cannot affort to lose you in the administrative matters that Abir will be performing. I hope that you will give Abir your full support”. Thank you. Samira response, “ Oh if you had offered to me, I would have declined. I don’t want administrative work”.

1. If you were in Samira’s position what would you do? Create an epistle for Samira that is assertive communication designed for effective negotiation.