The Communication Strategy of "Disagreeing Agreeably" Is a Face Saving

question 7

Multiple Choice

The communication strategy of "disagreeing agreeably" is a face saving approach to disagreeing in a conflict because:

• A) it supports the identity of the other while still disagreeing substantively
• B) it encourages the speaker to alter the substance of his or her argument
• C) it creates an honest relationship built on self-disclosure
• D) it increases the chances of reaching full agreement in the argument
• E) it decreases the number of threatening issues in the argument

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Definitions:

Incremental Basis

A method of calculating changes in costs or benefits that result from small variations in the quantity of output or input.

Differential Basis

A method of calculating or analyzing the difference in costs or revenues between two alternative actions.

Sunk Cost

A cost that cannot be changed by any present or future decision.

Book Value

The difference between the cost of a depreciable asset and its related accumulated depreciation.