In an Attempt to Make a Conflict Between Two Employees

question 136

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to make a conflict between two employees less personal and emotional,their manager assigns each of them to approach a problem from a different viewpoint than their original one.This is an example of using the ____________ approach.

• A)cognitive conflict
• B)affective conflict
• C)devil's advocate
• D)dialectic approach
• E)groupthink

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Definitions:

Marginal Productivity Theory

An economic theory stating that the amount of pay or wages a worker receives is directly related to their contribution to the output or productivity.

Income Disparities

The uneven distribution of income within a population, often leading to social and economic inequality.

Median Earnings

The middle value of earnings in a group, where half earn more and half earn less, often used as a standard of comparison.

Labor Market

The supply and demand for labor, where employers find employees and individuals find jobs.