Case Interview Prep

Category - Management

Marco has invited eight people to his meeting. At the appointed meeting start time, only six of the people have arrived. What should Marco do?
  1. Start the meeting on time, regardless of who is there.
  2. Wait until all people have arrived to start the meeting.
  3. Cancel the meeting since not all participants are available.
  4. Delay the meeting start time by five minutes, then start regardless of who is there.
Explanation
Answer: A - Marco should start the meeting on time. If the two remaining participants arrive late, they can catch up with where the meeting is at that point.

Key Takeaway: Proper meeting etiquette dictates that all meetings should start on time. If a meeting is delayed for only one or two individuals, it is unfair to those who made the effort to show up on time. Additionally, it sets a precedent that all meetings will begin late. If a key meeting participant is late for the meeting, take the time after the meeting to review any missed information with that participant. If this is not possible, schedule a separate meeting to ensure that the key participant receives the information that is required.
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