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The organizational outcomes of conflict are most positive when the intensity of the conflict is high.

A) True
B) False

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The integrating style of conflict handling is appropriate in all conflict situations.

A) True
B) False

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There are two forms of intergroup conflict: latent and active.

A) True
B) False

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___________ are members' interactions aimed at working through task and interpersonal disagreements.


A) Conflict processes
B) Conflict states
C) Conflict handling styles
D) Dialectic methods
E) Contact hypotheses

F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

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The best way to handle conflict is to avoid it.

A) True
B) False

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________ is an alternative dispute resolution technique in which disagreeing parties agree ahead of time to accept the decision of a neutral party in a formal courtlike setting, often complete with evidence and witnesses.


A) Ombudsmanship
B) Facilitation
C) Peer review
D) Mediation
E) Arbitration

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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What is "programmed conflict"? What are the two ways of producing programmed conflict? Describe each.

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Programmed conflict is conflict that rai...

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Conflict is considered to be dysfunctional when:


A) It involves alternative dispute resolution
B) It hinders organizational performance
C) It involves the compromising or integrating conflict handling styles
D) It involves a devil's advocate
E) It involves groupthink

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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The dialectical method is a form of alternative dispute resolution.

A) True
B) False

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The desired outcomes of conflict management are agreement, stronger relationships, and avoidance of future conflict.

A) True
B) False

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Diversity in work groups can create conflict, so managers should try to minimize diversity when assigning people to teams.

A) True
B) False

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When the demands or pressures from work and family domains are mutually incompatible, work-family conflict has occurred.

A) True
B) False

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In ________, the negotiating parties cooperatively develop multiple-deal packages while building a productive long-term relationship.


A) Arbitration
B) Devil's advocacy
C) Added-value negotiation
D) Peer review
E) Mediation

F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

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In the compromising style of conflict handling, a person shows high concern for self as well as high concern for others.

A) True
B) False

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_______ is an alternative dispute resolution technique where a third party urges disputing parties to deal directly with each other in a positive and constructive manner.


A) Ombudsmanship
B) Facilitation
C) Peer review
D) Mediation
E) Arbitration

F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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A(n) ________ negotiation describes a situation where an agreement can be found that is better for both parties.


A) Distributive
B) Alternative
C) Dialectic
D) Integrative
E) Arbitrary

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Lack of fairness is a minor source of conflict at work.

A) True
B) False

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The shared perceptions among members of a team about the intensity of disagreement are known as conflict states.

A) True
B) False

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Dr. Watson, dean of students at ABC University, has been assigned the task of working with faculty and students when they have disputes about course grades. During these discussions, he attempts to help the parties arrange a solution but he has no formal authority to impose one. He is most likely a(n) :


A) Facilitator
B) Arbitrator
C) Ombudsman
D) Conciliator
E) Negotiator

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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When the demands or pressures from work and family domains are mutually incompatible, a person is experiencing:


A) Work-family conflict
B) Dysfunctional conflict
C) Functional conflict
D) Conflict handling issues
E) Incivility

F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

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