Confrontation as a Method of Reducing Conflict Is Likely to Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

Confrontation as a method of reducing conflict is likely to be more effective when:

• A) all other forms of collaboration have failed.
• B) no mutually acceptable outcomes can be envisioned.
• C) the conflict is viewed as a win-win situation and the groups avoid threats.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

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