Case 13.1 ​

question 41

Multiple Choice

Case 13.1
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There is a major conflict going on in Andy's department.Workers do not trust Andy.They resent his authoritarian style,and they resist his instructions and suggestions.Andy sees the workers as "drones," and they think of him as "Darth Vader." Initially,Andy's manager tells the workers to "put up with it" and to "get back to work." He refuses to listen to their complaints and imposes his instructions with a threat of discipline.A group of employees discusses the problem.Jane suggests that they just drop it and go back to work.She doesn't want to lose her job and fears that even if they win,their working relationship with Andy will be damaged beyond repair.Malcolm suggests that they go back to Andy's boss and explain that they think talking about Andy's behavior could improve productivity and quality.He tells the group they ought to write down and present the substance of their concerns,not just attack Andy's management style.Malcolm thinks they can work this out without removing Andy or getting fired themselves.
-Refer to Case 13.1.By presenting the substance of their concerns,Malcolm is engaging in which step of the conflict resolution process?​

• A) ​Deciding between a misunderstanding or a disagreement
• B) Defining the problem​
• C) Clarifying perceptions​
• D) Generating options for mutual gain​

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Definitions:

Alkylamine

A compound resulting from the replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms of ammonia (NH3) with alkyl groups.

α-Carbon

The first carbon atom attached directly to a functional group in an organic molecule.

Chemical Shift

A term used in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to describe the change in the resonance frequency of a nucleus due to its chemical environment.

Cyclohexylamine

An organic compound derived from cyclohexane where one hydrogen atom is replaced by an amine group, known for its use in creating various chemical products.