Azima Has Come to Realize That Conflict Has Both Functional

question 126

Multiple Choice

Azima has come to realize that conflict has both functional, as well as dysfunctional, outcomes. She has observed examples of both in her organization.
-Azima's boss asks for her recommendations on strategies for promoting functional conflict within the company. Which of the following is Azima most likely to recommend?

• A) training managers to discourage devil's advocates in the decision-making process
• B) punishing individuals who support beliefs that management has rejected
• C) implementing a policy of promoting personnel who are conflict avoiders
• D) empowering employees to question their bosses with impunity
• E) encouraging managers to reward employees who keep their opinions to themselves

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