A District Transport Officer (DTO) observes rising conflict between public bus drivers and depot service managers following the rollout of a automated electronic ticketing system. Drivers report feeling anxious and overwhelmed by frequent system glitches during peak hours, while managers accuse the drivers of deliberate negligence and schedule delays. Which of the following actions by the DTO demonstrates high Emotional Intelligence and empathy to effectively resolve this operational tension?
- Convene a private dialogue with driver representatives to acknowledge their operational stress, validate their concerns regarding system glitches, and partner with technical support to recalibrate schedule expectations during the transition.Cevap
- BImmediately issue formal disciplinary notices to lagging drivers, warning that failure to meet automated ticketing targets will result in instant wage deduction.
- CPublicly reprimand the depot service managers for displaying aggressive behavior and lack of empathy, while ordering them to excuse all driver delays unconditionally.
- DAttribute the entire dispute strictly to physical wireless signal disruptions in the bus depot, ignoring the interpersonal frustration and emotional distrust between drivers and managers.
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The District Transport Officer should convene a private dialogue with driver representatives to acknowledge their operational stress, validate their concerns regarding system glitches, and partner with technical support to recalibrate schedule expectations during the transition.
The correct response reflects high Emotional Intelligence (specifically empathy and social skill) by recognizing the drivers' underlying stress, validating their experiences, and taking collaborative steps to fix technical flaws while maintaining accountability.
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