According to Jack Gibb's Work on Supportive and Defensive Communication,a

question 87

Multiple Choice

According to Jack Gibb's work on supportive and defensive communication,a supervisor who ____________ is promoting a disconfirming climate.

• A) focuses on solving problems
• B) listens open-mindedly to opposing viewpoints
• C) doesn't show concern for the feelings of others
• D) treats her subordinates as if they were equals

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