Friday Was Heart-Breaking for John and His Organization

Multiple Choice

Friday was heart-breaking for John and his organization. He had to lay off three employees due to a business slowdown. Now, on Monday morning, he detects an atmosphere of ________ among the 12 "survivors" in the office. One of the first steps in John's dismissal process is to talk to the survivors in a thoughtful and fair manner, easing tensions and helping them adjust to the new situation.

A) optimism, relief, and lethargy
B) renewed commitment, hope, and energy
C) disenchantment, distrust, and lethargy
D) disenchantment, distrust, and energy
E) renewed commitment, relief, and energy