Question

A colleague from the plant in Germany has arrived at the Chicago plant to share insights on a recent product line changeover implemented in Germany. This changeover has saved thousands of euros at the German facility, but Jim does not think it will work in the United States. Jim feels that there is a completely different attitude towards work and innovation in the U.S., and in fact, thinks the German facility is technologically behind his plant. Additionally, the colleague often mispronounces words when he speaks English, and doesn't dress appropriately for the U.S. Office. He showed up to work on the plant floor in a formal suit and tie, with dress shoes that had a slippery sole. However, the colleague is a guest, and it is important that Jim pretends to be interested. Identify the listening barriers. Check all that apply. Thought speed Grandstanding Faking attention Nonverbal distractions Psychological barriers

Answer 1

Answer: jim already had a rigid opinion about what will work in the United States .

Superiority complex on the side of Jim.

Language barrier.

He is not impressed by the German outlook and dressing

Explanation:there are several barriers that may hinder the successful implementation of the new product line which has saved thousand of euros for the Germans,one is the fact that Mr jim already has a predisposed idea that the implementation will not work one can only wonder why he invited the German in the first place,it's obvious that the invitation if the German came from a higher pedestal and could be one if the reason Mr jim believes contrarily ,he believes innovation will not work in the USA,meanwhile ,world over , workers tend to resist change and innovation but there are a lot of measures to bring them to the table which include engaging them in every stageof the implementation , assuring them that there will be no job loss due to innovation,making them to see the advantages of the proposed changes to all.

The feeling of superiority to the Germans and their technology is very obvious ,ranging from the quiet disparaging of the visitors accent and pronounciation ,condemn his outfit rather than concentrating on what he has to offer ,he has a set mind ,which find everything about the Germans repulsive.it will be difficult to adopt the new technology with Jim at the helm of affairs at the Chicago plant .