Larry Proposed the Purchase of a New Epson Copier to His

question 78

Multiple Choice

Larry proposed the purchase of a new Epson copier to his boss.Amir said that he has always used and liked Xerox copiers,but when he thinks about it later,he realizes he does not really feel strongly about the brand of copy machine used in the office.Amir should probably adopt a(n) ______ conflict-handling style when trying to resolve this matter with Larry.

• A)avoiding
• B)accommodating
• C)compromising
• D)forcing
• E)collaborating

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Definitions:

Democratic Leadership

A leadership style characterized by the sharing of decision-making responsibilities between the leader and members of the group, promoting participation and collaboration.

Decision-Making Procedures

Systematic approaches or steps taken to arrive at choices or solutions in a rational and informed manner.

Task-Oriented Behaviors

Actions focused on completing specific tasks or achieving certain goals within an organization or team setting.

Relations-Oriented Behaviors

Actions focused on building and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships within an organization.