As a Manager, Corbin Must Inform His Staff That All

question 80

Multiple Choice

As a manager, Corbin must inform his staff that all employees must now contribute more to their health insurance premiums. What advice should Corbin follow when delivering his message?

• A)Avoid telling the employees the reason for the decision.
• B)Use a threatening tone so that employees know that this is a serious matter.
• C)Be honest and provide the important reasons for the increase in individual contributions.
• D)Tell the employees to "Suck it up" and deal with the increased individual costs.

Identify the characteristics of low and high conformers and their impact on organizational conflict.

Analyze the effects of conflict resolution strategies on individual and group outcomes.

Appreciate the importance of patience, goodwill, and communication skills in managing conflicts.

Identify the role of self-concept and self-esteem in conflict dynamics.

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