A Manager Just Gave a New Task to an Employee

question 1

Multiple Choice

A manager just gave a new task to an employee. The employee does not want to do the task, but says nothing to the manager and completes the task on time. The employee is using which conflict management style?

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

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Definitions:

Festinger's Report

Refers to works by social psychologist Leon Festinger, notably involving his theory of cognitive dissonance which highlights the discomfort felt at having conflicting beliefs or behaviors.

Prophecy

A prediction or message that is claimed to have been communicated to a prophet, often involving the foretelling of future events.

Disbanded

The process or action of dissolving a group or organization, causing it to cease to exist as a structured entity.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience psychological discomfort or dissonance when they hold two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.