Peter, a Union Representative, and Mary, a Senior Manager with a Local

question 29

Multiple Choice

Peter, a union representative, and Mary, a senior manager with a local manufacturer, are looking to resolve a problem in such manner as to allow both parties to maximize their utility-they both want to get everything they want! What term best describes this conflict resolution technique?

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

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Definitions:

Issue Importance

The perceived significance or relevance of an issue, affecting the attention and resources dedicated to addressing it.

Pooled Interdependence

A form of work interdependence where different groups or individuals each contribute separately to the whole without the need for tight coordination or synchronous activity.

Reciprocal Interdependence

Refers to a situation in a work process where the output of one job becomes the input for another, necessitating close coordination among participants.

Sequential Interdependence

A type of workflow where the output of one task or process serves as the input for the next, creating a sequence that depends on the previous step's completion.