Two Employees Want Their Manager to Decide Who Deserves How

question 5

Multiple Choice

Two employees want their manager to decide who deserves how much commission for sales on a big account. They both think they deserve the most credit. Their manager finally says, "You two decide and let me know your decision by the end of the day today. I'll abide by your decision." The manager is using which type of conflict style?

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

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