Shirley, Linda, Samuel, and Matt Are Part of the Project

question 124

Multiple Choice

Shirley, Linda, Samuel, and Matt are part of the project team at Ltronix International, a company producing home appliances. They were assigned the task of selecting two out of five new products to be introduced in the next quarter. The team was in conflict over the choice of products to be introduced. Samuel, who is uncomfortable with confrontations, chose to remain neutral by staying away from the arguments. Linda and Shirley had a few arguments, which were finally resolved when Linda gave in to Shirley's demands. Shirley, who is the most experienced among the four, continued to insist on her choice. Matt was equally adamant about his choice. Finally, to resolve the situation, Shirley agreed to one of Matt's choices of products in exchange for his agreeing to one of her choices. Samuel, who chose to remain neutral, adopted which style of conflict resolution?

• A) Competing
• B) Avoiding
• C) Collaborating
• D) Compromising
• E) Accommodating

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