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pepyto

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As the new manager of purchasing, your goal is to keep the peace, instill harmony, and make sure no one creates any waves. The type of conflict response you are most likely to use is avoidance.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

You have been told that each department's budget is to be cut by 6 percent for the next fiscal quarter. Top management stated this was the fairest approach, given declining sales.
 
  Top management is using a compromising approach to resolve potential conflicts.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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firehawk60

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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The type of conflict response you are most likely to use is compromising.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: This is a compromise, which is an attempt to obtain partial satisfaction for both parties. Here, all departments are taking a budget cut, which satisfies no one, but spreads the burden.


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Gracias!

jackie

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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