It Seems That Your Work Group Is in Conflict Much

question 46

Multiple Choice

It seems that your work group is in conflict much of the time. One colleague has suggested that you, as the supervisor, are responsible for eliminating the conflict so that your work group can function harmoniously. Another colleague has suggested that conflict is good for stimulating creativity and productivity within the work environment. You are unsure about whether you should try to eliminate the conflict within your group or learn to deal with it positively.
-You decide to do more research on the view that conflict should be encouraged as a means to achieve change and innovation. This view is termed _______.

• A) the human relations view
• B) the acceptance view
• C) the traditional view
• D) the promotional view
• E) the interactionist view

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Definitions:

Fixed Incomes

Earnings that do not change over time, such as those from bonds or rents, which provide consistent income but may lose purchasing power over time.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

A U.S. government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing economic data, especially labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes.

Unemployed

The status of being without a paid job but being available for and seeking work.

Unemployment Rate

This term measures the proportion of people without jobs who are actively seeking work in relation to the total workforce.