Reflecting on the 7 Habits of highly effective people, by Stephen Covey. Read the following passage and answer A, B and C below.

SITUTION: Your office is swirling with rumors that your company is about to be acquired by a large multinational corporation. You're worried that your department will be eliminated because you have received a scathing email form your manager about a fairly minor issue.

You are confident that you and your team have done great work over the last several years, saving the company a great deal of money. You enjoy your work and have good working relationships across the company. You're wondering if senior leadership is aware of your contributions - and if it would matter if they were. No matter how well you've performed, your team could be eliminated anyhow.

A. What are the moods, feelings and circumstance associated with this situation?

B. What are some reactive responses to this situation? What would be the consequences of responding reactively?

C. What are some proactive responses? What would be the consequences of responding proactively?