Description : The conflict-handling orientation that is based on a process of give-and-take and an emphasis on “splitting the difference” is: (a) avoiding. ; (b) collaborating. ; (c) accommodating. ; (d) compromising.
Last Answer : (d) compromising.
Description : The unassertive and uncooperative conflict-handling orientation is: (a) collaborating. ; (b) accommodating. ; (c) avoiding. ; (d) competing.
Last Answer : (c) avoiding. ;
Description : The conflict-handling orientation that combines assertiveness and cooperation is: (a) collaborating. ; (b) competing. ; (c) avoiding. ; (d) accommodating.
Last Answer : (a) collaborating. ;
Description : Which one of the following conflict-handling orientations represents an attempt to find a win-win solution? (a) avoiding ; (b) collaborating ; (c) accommodating ; (d) compromising
Last Answer : ; (b) collaborating ;
Description : Trying to make someone else accept blame for a problem is an example of which conflict-handling orientation? (a) competing ; (b) avoiding ; (c) accommodating ; (d) compromising
Last Answer : (a) competing ;
Description : The two dimensions of conflict-handling orientations are: (a) awareness and assertiveness. ; (b) reliability and awareness. (c) cooperativeness and assertiveness. ; (d) independence and interdependence.
Last Answer : (c) cooperativeness and assertiveness. ;
Description : Conflict-handling behaviors are initiated in _____, in which there is a dynamic process of interaction. (a) Stage II of the conflict process ; (b) Stage III of the conflict process (c) Stage IV of the conflict process ; (d) Stage V of the conflict process
Last Answer : (b) Stage III of the conflict process
Description : Which type of conflict-handling intention results in a person‟s withdrawing from conflict? (a) competing ; (b) avoiding ; (c) accommodating ; (d) compromising
Last Answer : Avoiding
Description : Which is not one of the five conflict-handling intentions? (a) Cooperating ; (b) competing ; (c) accommodating ; (d) avoiding
Last Answer : (a) Cooperating ;
Description : The dimension of the conflict-handling intention labeled assertiveness is: (a) the degree to which one party attempts to satisfy his/her own concerns. (b) the degree to which one party attempts to ... party attempts to satisfy everyone's concerns. (d) the degree to which one party is competitive.
Last Answer : (a) the degree to which one party attempts to satisfy his/her own concerns.
Description : There are two dimensions to conflict-handling intentions, cooperativeness, and assertiveness. Cooperativeness is the degree to which: (a) one party attempts to satisfy the other party's concerns. (b) one party ... . (c) both parties work toward a common goal. (d) there is an absence of conflict
Last Answer : (a) one party attempts to satisfy the other party’s concerns.
Description : As Shelly looks over the literature for the new fax machine her firm is about to introduce, she calls in the author of the material. She asks why the document says materials are ... of the people involved. A)moral philosophies B)social responsibility C)marketing orientation D)commitment to marketing
Last Answer : A)moral philosophies
Description : A willingness to accept a raise of $2 an hour rather than $3, to acknowledge partial agreement with a specific viewpoint, and to take a partial blame for an infraction are examples of: (a) avoiding. (b) collaborating. (c) accommodating. (d) compromising.
Description : _____ is when one party is willing to be self-sacrificing in order that the relationship can be maintained. (a) Competing ; (b) Accommodating ; (c) Collaborating ; (d) Compromising
Last Answer : (b) Accommodating ;
Description : Attempting to find a win-win solution that allows both parties‟ goals to be completely achieved and seeking a conclusion that incorporates the valid insights of both parties is an example of which conflicthandling intention? (a) collaborating ; (b) accommodating ; (c) avoiding ; (d) competing
Last Answer : (a) collaborating ;
Description : In which stage are conflict issues defined? (a) Stage I, Potential opposition ; (b) Stage II, Cognition and personalization (c) Stage III, Intuitions ; (d) Stage IV, Behavior
Last Answer : (b) Stage II, Cognition and personalization
Description : Do it because I said to” is the mantra for project managers who use _____ as the default approach to resolve conflict. Select one: a. collaborating b. compromising c. accommodating d. forcing e. avoiding
Last Answer : d. forcing
Description : What sort of actions is most likely to be attributed to external causes? (a) Actions that have high distinctiveness, high consensus and high consistency (b) Actions that have high ... consensus and low consistency (d) Actions that have low distinctiveness, low consistency and high consensus
Last Answer : (d) Actions that have low distinctiveness, low consistency and high consensus
Description : Jack is in charge of a project team. Due to an unexpected project change, some issues with the project have come up. Two key team members, Samantha and Felix, are arguing their ... concerns through conflict resolution. e. Delay this issue for now until it becomes a significant conflict.
Last Answer : a. Confront the problem early, and invite both Samantha and Felix to private meetings.
Description : Strategy implementation is often considered to be the most difficult stage in the Strategic Management process because it requires personal discipline, commitment and sacrifice
Last Answer : True
Description : The jackpot on a gaming machine has not 'dropped' for several weeks. Believing that the payout is imminent, a gambler feeds coins steadily to the machine. What does this behavior ... ) A display of overconfidence (c) Decision making under uncertainty ; (d) Changing subjective probabilities
Last Answer : (a) Escalation of commitment ;
Description : Vroom and Yetton s contingency model of leadership is based on certain aspects of a leader s decision, they are (a) decision quality (b) decision acceptance (c) both of the above (d ... and decision acceptance refers to the motivation and commitment of group members in implementing the decision.]
Last Answer : (c) both of the above
Description : Research indicates that financial incentives _____________ commitment to difficult goals. (a) do not impact ; (b) significantly increase ; (c) decrease ; (d) increase
Last Answer : (c) decrease ;
Description : Behaviour, power, and conflict are central areas of study for _____________. (a) Sociologist ; (b) Anthropologists ; (c) Social psychologists ; (d) Operations analysts
Last Answer : (a) Sociologist ;
Description : Here is an interesting question. Which might be the major factor responsible for the rise in carbon dioxide ("greenhouse gases") in our atmosphere?? (There is not likely to be much consensus as to the 'correct' answer. Think critically and objectively about this issue.)
Last Answer : The major source of carbon dioxide is likely coming from volcanoes, vents in our earth's crust, the oceans, and weathering of the earth's crust.
Description : What three broad factors determine global strategy of multinational firms? a) Local globalizing drivers, industry globalizing drivers, internal globalizing drivers b) Cultural globalizing ... orientation d) Macro globalizing drivers, industry globalizing drivers, internal globalizing drivers
Last Answer : Macro globalizing drivers, industry globalizing drivers, internal globalizing drivers
Description : An important factor of the preplanning stage in group dynamics is determining what the group is to accomplish; this is known as………………… (a) Goal setting ; (b) Cohesion ; (c) Clarity of purpose ; (d) Group orientation
Last Answer : (c) Clarity of purpose ;
Description : Division of labor, authority hierarchy, formal selection, formal rules and regulations, impersonality, and career orientation are all features of: (a) Weber's ideal type bureaucracy. ; (b) General administrative theory. (c) Fayol's principles of management. ; (d) Taylor's principles of management.
Last Answer : (a) Weber's ideal type bureaucracy. ;
Description : When one guy asks another why doesnt he ask the girl out all ready, and the other guy responds with: "I like her but, i have commitment issues"?
Last Answer : If he’s interested, he’ll ask you out. But if he came right out and said he has issues with commitment…don’t hold your breath.
Description : Which one of the following best describes users? a. Providers of both strategic and tactical direction to the project. b. Those intended to receive benefits or operate outputs. c. Facilitators of an appropriate issue resolution procedure. d. Those providing full-time commitment to the project.
Last Answer : b. Those intended to receive benefits or operate outputs.
Description : Which one of the following best describes users? a. Providers of both strategic and tactical direction to the project. b. Those intended to receive benefits or operate outputs. c. ... of an appropriate issue resolution procedure. d. Those providing full-time commitment to the project.
Description : What do Sergeants Major use to gain compliance and commitment from their Soldiers?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Describe how the issue of caste was included in novels in India. By referring to any two novels, discuss the ways in which they tried to make readers think about existing social issues. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Indians used the novel as a powerful medium to criticise what they considered defects in their society and to suggest remedies. The issue of caste was included in Indian novels for this same ... castes, this novel also stresses the importance of education for the upliftment of the lower castes.
Description : How many of the hungry will have more food if we forego asking and answering questions on gender, sexual orientation, faith issues?
Last Answer : You asked this question at 4:20 mountain standard time people will have munchies right now.
Description : Least Preferred Co-worker ( LPC) model of leadership was developed by (a) Martin Evans ; (b) Robert House ; (c) Fred Fielder ; (d) Whetton
Last Answer : (c) Fred Fielder ;
Description : While considering the seven leadership styles described by the leadership continuum, all of the following are variables that need to be considered for a manager, EXCEPT, (a) manager's preferred style ... style based on knowledge. (d) manager's preferred style based on confidence in upper management.
Last Answer : (d) manager's preferred style based on confidence in upper management.
Description : In which stage of the conflict process does conflict become visible? (a) Illumination ; (b) Intentions ; (c) Behaviour ; (d) Cognition
Last Answer : (c) Behaviour ;
Description : Which of the following is / are not direct method to solve intergroup conflicts (a) Problem solving ; (b) Domination by the management ; (c) Removing key figures in conflict (d) Persuasion
Last Answer : (d) Persuasion
Description : If a solution to a particular problem is not vital to the functioning of an organization and management is willing to overlook the causes of the conflict, managers may choose to use which type of conflict resolution? (a) Confrontation ; (b) Avoidance ; (c) Dominance ; (d) Compromise
Last Answer : (b) Avoidance ;
Description : Role _________________ is a conflict between the role an individual has outside the group and the role he or she is expected to have in the group. (a) Collision ; (b) Transition ; (c) Confusion ; (d) Incompatibility
Last Answer : (a) Collision ;
Description : Members within a group that share similar experiences and feelings are known to have…………. (a) Process ; (b) Universal ; (c) Content ; (d) Conflict
Last Answer : (b) Universal ;
Description : Conflict: (a) can be positively related to productivity. ; (b) is always dysfunctional. (c) can arise from diversity. ; (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (b) is always dysfunctional.
Description : Last month, Jennifer‟s department experienced constructive conflict during a meeting. Which of the following is not an outcome of this functional conflict? (a) improved quality of decisions ; (b) creativity and innovation are stimulated (c) tensions are released ; (d) communication is retarded
Last Answer : (d) communication is retarded
Description : You have decided to allow the conflict to exist so long as it doesn‟t hinder group performance. You will try to eliminate _____ conflict. (a) functional ; (b) dysfunctional (c) task ; (d) individualized
Last Answer : (b) dysfunctional
Description : When the group disagrees, it is usually over how the work should get done. The type of conflict experienced by your group is: (a) task conflict. (b) relationship conflict. ; (c) process conflict. ; (d)traditional conflict.
Last Answer : ; (c) process conflict. ;
Description : You decide to do more research on the view that conflict should be encouraged as a means to achieve change and innovation. This view is termed: (a) the traditional view. ; (b) the human relations view. ; (c) the interactionist view. (d) the acceptance view.
Last Answer : ; (c) the interactionist view.
Description : You have decided to accept conflict as a natural occurrence and deal with it. You are supporting: (a) the traditional view. ; (b) the human relations view. ; (c) the interactionist view. (d) the behavior modification view.
Last Answer : (b) the human relations view. ;
Description : If you support the idea that conflict is bad and should be eliminated, you are supporting: (a) the traditional view. ; (b) the human relations view. ; (c) the interactionist view. ; (d) the moderated acceptance view.
Last Answer : (a) the traditional view. ;
Description : A common ingredient in organizations that successfully create functional conflict is that they: (a) reward dissent and punish conflict avoiders. (b) shoot the messenger. (c) formally assign devil’s advocates. ; (d) avoid risky situations.
Last Answer : (a) reward dissent and punish conflict avoiders.
Description : Conflict is dysfunctional when it: (a) provides a medium to release tension. ; (b) reduces group cohesiveness. (c) fosters an environment of self-evaluation and change. (d) provides a means for releasing tensions.
Last Answer : (b) reduces group cohesiveness.