William Has Been the Head of the Business Administration Department

question 93

Multiple Choice

William has been the head of the Business Administration department of a small community college for the past 10 years.His administrative experience has demonstrated that the most effective technique for resolving conflict is to approach all situations with the assumption that a solution can be reached,and the solution will satisfy most of the needs of all those involved.Which of the following orientations toward negotiation would you suggest he is operating from?

• A) win-lose
• B) lose-lose
• C) compromise
• D) win-win

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