Jon Dodges His Study Partner and When His Partner Approaches

question 16

Multiple Choice

Jon dodges his study partner and when his partner approaches him about their conflict over when to meet next, Jon changes the subject. Jon is operating from which of the following conflict styles?

• A) Dominating
• B) Avoiding
• C) Obliging
• D) Compromising

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Definitions:

Staff Meeting

A regular gathering of employees led by their supervisor or manager to discuss issues, share information, and coordinate activities related to their work.

Late

The state of occurring after the expected, usual, or proper time.

Pygmalion Effect

The phenomenon whereby higher expectations lead to an increase in performance; a form of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Expectations

Beliefs about the way events or actions will unfold based on previous experiences or societal standards.