Suppose That, in Reviewing a Quarterly Report of a Department's

question 166

Multiple Choice

Suppose that, in reviewing a quarterly report of a department's achievements, the manager compares desired performance with actual performance. If the manager finds no deviation (that is, actual performance is equal to the standard) , the manager should ___.

• A) take no corrective action
• B) take corrective action because the standard was too easy
• C) take action to understand why the standard was not exceeded
• D) seek more resources for the department
• E) keep the information to himself/herself

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Definitions:

Conflict Resolution

The process of resolving a dispute or a conflict by meeting at least some of each side's needs and addressing their interests.

Constructive Conflict

Conflict that is managed in a way that leads to positive outcomes, such as problem-solving and innovation, rather than destructive outcomes.

Relationship Conflict

Disagreements and incompatibilities between individuals or groups, often based on personal issues or differences in values and beliefs.

Conflict Strategies

Approaches used to address and navigate disagreements or disputes in various settings.