Covert Conflict

question 25

Multiple Choice

Covert conflict:

• A) is harmless in the negotiation process.
• B) creates a system of mutual dependency.
• C) makes it almost impossible to resolve a problem.
• D) leaves problems out in the open to be solved.

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Definitions:

Perceived Inequity

The feeling of being unfairly treated when comparing one's own effort-reward ratio to the effort-reward ratio of others.

Equity of Fairness

A principle of justice that emphasizes fair treatment and equal opportunities for all individuals.

Work Ethic

The principle that hard work is intrinsically virtuous or worthy, often reflected in a person's attitudes toward their job.

Goal-Setting Theory

A motivational theory that emphasizes the significance of setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals to improve performance.