Which would be the best way to persuade your boss to implement a flex-time schedule in your office?

A) Provide research that shows that this arrangement is workable and often results in increased productivity
B) Give the boss the names of the employees who would be interested in working a flex-time schedule
C) Tell the boss how happy it would make you to have the flexibility to accommodate your personal interests
D) Inform the boss about the many leisure activities that employees would be able to engage in if the flex-time schedule were implemented
E) Tell her that your friend's brother's company is considering a flex-time schedule at its local office

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Persuasion involves influencing a recipient to agree with an idea or take action. If you can show your boss the research that documents increased productivity in the workplace resulting from a flex-time schedule, she might be convinced to implement it. The other choices do less to show your boss why this idea is a good idea from his or her point of view. While knowing the interest level in the office is relevant, if you cannot show your boss that the idea is desirable from his or her perspective, you will find it difficult to convince the boss.