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Conflict management refers to behaviors at an intermediate level of cooperation

53. During a training seminar on conflict management, Daisy states: "In a conflict situation I find it best to probe for the real needs underlying the other person's stated position, and then explore with him or her ways of meeting both of our needs through some sort of creative solution." Daisy probably relies strongly on the ____ conflict handling style.
a.
compromising
b.
accommodating
c.
collaborating
d.
avoiding


ANS:  C                  

   54.   All of the following are circumstances in which the collaborating style is most practical for use except:
a.
a high level of cooperation is needed between the parties to justify the time and effort
b.
both parties have about an equal amount of power
c.
the issue is of minor or passing importance
d.
there is a potential for mutual benefit


ANS:  C                  

   55.   The ____ style of conflict management refers to behaviors at an intermediate level of cooperation and assertiveness.
a.
forcing
b.
collaborating
c.
accommodating
d.
compromising


ANS:    D