Week 7: Conflict in the Workplace Answers

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Unpredictable policies can result in conflict because employees may ______.

A
Believe that there is a double standard
B
Have to guess at what the policies actually are
C
Give out information that is incorrect
D
All of the above
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The problem with saying something hurtful during a heated conflict is that you can damage your relationships because you ______.

A
Have to let the other person speak
B
Won’t win your argument
C
Can’t take back what you’ve said
D
Shouldn’t try to convince people you’re right
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When you are in a conflict that you are not passionate about, it is seen as gracious to sometimes ______.

A
Fight for your side until the other person agrees
B
Step aside and let the other person prevail
C
Use ad hominem arguments until a mediator steps in
D
Allow the other person to compromise their position
4

One positive consequence of conflict is that people often ______.

A
Enjoy the drama caused by conflict
B
Have to find new jobs afterwards
C
Learn more about each other
D
Keep their silly ideas to themselves
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Withdrawal from a conflict is best used when ______.

A
Neither side can reach an agreement
B
Both sides are very close to an agreement
C
Only one side has presented their solution
D
The arbitration meeting has just begun
7

During the conflict resolution process, which of the followings statements would be appropriate when defining the problem?

A
“You are not communicating well to me.”
B
“I feel like we are not communicating well.”
C
“You need to make sure we are communicating.”
D
“I’m sure that you can communicate better.”
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Conflict in the workplace is ______.

A
Always negative
B
Always positive
C
Sometimes negative, sometimes positive
D
None of the above
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What is the difference between an “I” statement and a “You” statement?

A
The “I” statement is non-confrontational
B
The “You” statement is non-confrontational
C
The “I” statement is argumentative
D
The “You” statement is neutral in tone
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During conflict resolution, it is important to discuss what parts of a plan both sides agree with because it ______.

A
Is likely to make your side victorious
B
Helps you prove that you are a good communicator
C
Establishes a common ground for discussion
D
Helps an arbiter agree to choose your plan
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Which of the following statements is the best way to state your position in a conflict?

A
“I am concerned you aren’t telling people the truth about me.”
B
“I feel betrayed by what was said about me.”
C
“You aren’t telling me what you tell other people.”
D
“You need to let me know what you think about me to my face.”
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It is important to keep the lines of communication open because it will ______.

A
Make sure people choose your side in a conflict
B
Prevent negative emotions from building
C
Cause people to do what you want
D
Lead to an increase in your salary

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