If Subordinates Are Continually Told to "Split the Difference," What

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Multiple Choice

If subordinates are continually told to "split the difference," what may they conclude?

• A) That their manager is more interested in solving problems than in resolving disputes
• B) That their manager is avoiding the issue
• C) That their manager encourages game playing and that what they should really do is ask for twice as much as they need
• D) That their manager discourages game playing and that what they should really do is ask for only what they need

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