Which of the Following Statements About Workplace Conflict Is Most

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about workplace conflict is most accurate?

• A) Conflict in the workplace can be desirable.
• B) Because conflict makes people feel awkward and uneasy, it inhibits creativity.
• C) Since conflict is always negative, it must be avoided in the workplace.
• D) Unresolved conflict indicates leadership failure.

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Definitions:

Combative

Exhibiting readiness or eagerness to fight or be aggressive.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and diminished social identity, leading to uninhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.

Validity Effect

The tendency to believe information is correct or valid simply because it has been repeated many times.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).