It seems that your work group is in conflict much of the time. ...

[ericka1]

It seems that your work group is in conflict much of the time. One colleague has suggested that you, as the supervisor, are responsible for eliminating the conflict so that your work group can function harmoniously.
 
  Another colleague has suggested that conflict is good for stimulating creativity and productivity within the work environment. You are unsure about whether you should try to eliminate the conflict within your group or learn to deal with it positively. If you support the idea that conflict should be eliminated, you are supporting which of the following views of conflict?
  A) the traditional view
  B) the human relations view
  C) the interactionist view
  D) the moderated acceptance view
  E) the optimistic view

Question 2

Who was the first researcher to consider charismatic leadership in terms of OB?
 
  A) Max Weber
  B) Robert House
  C) Fred Fiedler
  D) John Kotter
  E) Douglas Surber

[dmurph1496]

Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) The traditional view has argued that conflict must be avoided, that it indicates a malfunctioning within the group. In this school of thought conflict is viewed negatively and discussed with such terms as violence, destruction, and irrationality to reinforce its negative connotation.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) The first researcher to consider charismatic leadership in terms of OB was Robert House.