Roy Is Power-Oriented

question 90

Multiple Choice

Roy is power-oriented. He does not tolerate people on his negotiating team who do not go along with his ideas. Roy's approach to resolving conflict is exemplary of the _____ mode.

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

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