Vasily Pevsner, a Russian immigrant, has worked in the department for five years. He works well alone, but he resists working with other employees, even in team settings where collaboration is expected. How do you handle the situation?
a. Stay out of the way and let the situation resolve itself. Pevsner has to learn how to get along with the other team members.
b. Tell the rest of the team to work harder at getting along with Pevsner.
c. Tell Pevsner he must work with others or he will not progress in the company.
d. Talk privately with Pevsner and help him understand the importance of working together as a team. During the conversation, try to uncover why he doesn't participate more in team efforts.