You really want to be assigned an important project but worry that your boss will not give it to you. Your boss has expressed concern lately about your ability to complete some less significant tasks. You are upset and feel these tasks are beneath you and should have been assigned to someone else.

1. What is the best conflict mode or strategy you should adopt in this instance to persuade your boss to assign the important project to you?
2. Is there more than one mode or strategy you should consider? Explain your answer.