Malai and Jordyn's Organizations Recently Merged

question 35

Multiple Choice

Malai and Jordyn's organizations recently merged.While both Malai and Jordyn have their own ideas about solving problems related to the merger,they agree that they want the merger to be successful and are willing to work together to make it happen.It appears Malai and Jordyn will be using a(n) ______ conflict management style.

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

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