In Which of the Following Situations Should the Competing Style

question 27

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations should the competing style of conflict management be used?

• A) When quick, decisive action is vital
• B) When others can resolve the conflict more effectively
• C) When issues seem tangential or symptomatic of other issues
• D) When issues are more important to others than to oneself

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Definitions:

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