A Production Manager Agrees in a Meeting to Modify an Order

question 72

Multiple Choice

A production manager agrees in a meeting to modify an order for the sales department, but then ignores the request later because he doesn't like the sales manager. This passive aggressive type of behavior occurs in which stage of Pondy's model?

• A) Manifest conflict
• B) Conflict aftermath
• C) Perceived conflict
• D) Latent conflict

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Interdependence

The degree to which the actions of one individual affect the outcomes and welfare of another in a relationship.

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group feel bonded or united towards achieving a common objective or maintaining group membership.

Social Compensation

Increased effort on a collective task to compensate for other group members’ actual, perceived or anticipated lack of effort or ability.

Free-Rider Effect

A phenomenon where individuals benefit from resources or goods without contributing to the cost or effort involved in their production or provision.