Shelbi and Carlos Are Working on an Important Project Together

question 23

Multiple Choice

Shelbi and Carlos are working on an important project together. They disagree on a fairly minor point about how to proceed. Neither Shelbi nor Carlos feels that an ideal solution is necessary. They will both benefit if they reach an agreement quickly and move on so that they can finish the project on time. What response pattern discussed in the text will they likely choose?

• A)compromise
• B)accommodation/smoothing
• C)avoidance/withdrawal
• D)competition/forcing

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