Question 1

An individual who deals with conflict by saying,"Maybe we can both agree to give in a little," has an accommodating conflict handling style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The arbitration-mediation approach had led to voluntary agreements in a greater percentage of situations than the more common mediation-arbitration approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a high-risk situation where your job might be at risk for workplace violence?

Accepted Answer

A) supervising others 
B) denying requests made by others 
C) caring for others 
D) all of the above 
A) supervising others 
B) denying requests made by others 
C) caring for others 
D) all of the above

Question 4

During which phase of the negotiation process does an individual assemble the information gathered in such a manner that his position is supported?

Accepted Answer

A) investigation 
B) determining the BATNA 
C) bargaining 
D) presentation 
A) investigation 
B) determining the BATNA 
C) bargaining 
D) presentation

Question 5

The ____________ negotiation strategy looks for ways for the two parties to integrate goals under a larger umbrella.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________ negotiation strategy looks for ways...

Question 6

The first place to begin the investigation phase of negotiation is to look at yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If your negotiating counterpart feels you are unfair or dishonest,he or she is less likely to make concessions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In negotiations,Japanese negotiators tend to draw information from what is said as well as what is not said.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

*Which of these is NOT a way to stimulate productive conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) ask someone on the team to play devil's advocate and offer alternate ideas 
B) create a competition between teams 
C) allow team members to come up with their own ideas and allow for some ambiguity in the process 
D) be sure to critique or reprimand any solutions that do not agree with the team leader's 
A) ask someone on the team to play devil's advocate and offer alternate ideas 
B) create a competition between teams 
C) allow team members to come up with their own ideas and allow for some ambiguity in the process 
D) be sure to critique or reprimand any solutions that do not agree with the team leader's

Question 10

The competition conflict handling style

Accepted Answer

A) is a middle ground style. 
B) is uncooperative and unassertive. 
C) is cooperative and unassertive. 
D) is highly assertive but low on cooperation. 
A) is a middle ground style. 
B) is uncooperative and unassertive. 
C) is cooperative and unassertive. 
D) is highly assertive but low on cooperation.

Question 11

Bank tellers are at a higher risk of workplace violence than many other occupations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Conflict can result in both positive and negative outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The accommodation conflict handling style is

Accepted Answer

A) cooperative and unassertive. 
B) uncooperative and unassertive. 
C) cooperative and assertive. 
D) uncooperative and assertive. 
A) cooperative and unassertive. 
B) uncooperative and unassertive. 
C) cooperative and assertive. 
D) uncooperative and assertive.

Question 14

Which of the following is an effective way to manage organizational conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) consensus decision making 
B) change the team composition to have more diversity 
C) create a common opposing force 
D) eliminate hierarchy 
A) consensus decision making 
B) change the team composition to have more diversity 
C) create a common opposing force 
D) eliminate hierarchy

Question 15

Alemeda has just been hired by an aluminum maker to negotiate supply agreements between the aluminum firm and various international companies.What are some cultural issues that Alemeda should keep in mind as she begins negotiations?

Accepted Answer

Alemeda should recognize that some cultu

Question 16

If there is conflict between two members of a team and the underlying reason for the conflict is personality differences,what is a viable way of managing the organizational conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) Change the structure of the organization. 
B) Focus attention on a common enemy of the two clashing team members. 
C) Take a majority vote on which individual is causing more issues on the team. 
D) Change the composition of the team by separating the individuals at odds. 
A) Change the structure of the organization. 
B) Focus attention on a common enemy of the two clashing team members. 
C) Take a majority vote on which individual is causing more issues on the team. 
D) Change the composition of the team by separating the individuals at odds.

Question 17

Which of the following is the first phase of the negotiation process?

Accepted Answer

A) investigation 
B) presentation 
C) determining BATNA 
D) bargaining 
A) investigation 
B) presentation 
C) determining BATNA 
D) bargaining

Question 18

*Amazon's company culture favors _____ above all else.

Accepted Answer

A) cross-team communication 
B) intensity 
C) friendliness 
D) anger 
A) cross-team communication 
B) intensity 
C) friendliness 
D) anger

Question 19

Conflict management and negotiation tactics are art,not skills,and are very difficult to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research shows that when confronted with a conflict situation,subordinates are most likely to use which of the following conflict handling styles?

Accepted Answer

A) compromising 
B) forcing 
C) "devil's advocate" 
D) competing 
A) compromising 
B) forcing 
C) "devil's advocate" 
D) competing

An individual who deals with conflict by saying,"Maybe we can both agree to give in a little," has an accommodating conflict handling style.

The arbitration-mediation approach had led to voluntary agreements in a greater percentage of situations than the more common mediation-arbitration approach.

Which of the following is a high-risk situation where your job might be at risk for workplace violence?

During which phase of the negotiation process does an individual assemble the information gathered in such a manner that his position is supported?

The ____________ negotiation strategy looks for ways for the two parties to integrate goals under a larger umbrella.

The first place to begin the investigation phase of negotiation is to look at yourself.

If your negotiating counterpart feels you are unfair or dishonest,he or she is less likely to make concessions.

In negotiations,Japanese negotiators tend to draw information from what is said as well as what is not said.

*Which of these is NOT a way to stimulate productive conflict?

The competition conflict handling style

Bank tellers are at a higher risk of workplace violence than many other occupations.

Conflict can result in both positive and negative outcomes.

The accommodation conflict handling style is

Which of the following is an effective way to manage organizational conflict?

Alemeda has just been hired by an aluminum maker to negotiate supply agreements between the aluminum firm and various international companies.What are some cultural issues that Alemeda should keep in mind as she begins negotiations?

If there is conflict between two members of a team and the underlying reason for the conflict is personality differences,what is a viable way of managing the organizational conflict?

Which of the following is the first phase of the negotiation process?

*Amazon's company culture favors _____ above all else.

Conflict management and negotiation tactics are art,not skills,and are very difficult to learn.

Research shows that when confronted with a conflict situation,subordinates are most likely to use which of the following conflict handling styles?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 10: Conflict and Negotiations

An individual who deals with conflict by saying,"Maybe we can both agree to give in a little," has an accommodating conflict handling style.

The arbitration-mediation approach had led to voluntary agreements in a greater percentage of situations than the more common mediation-arbitration approach.

Which of the following is a high-risk situation where your job might be at risk for workplace violence?

During which phase of the negotiation process does an individual assemble the information gathered in such a manner that his position is supported?

The ____________ negotiation strategy looks for ways for the two parties to integrate goals under a larger umbrella.

The first place to begin the investigation phase of negotiation is to look at yourself.

If your negotiating counterpart feels you are unfair or dishonest,he or she is less likely to make concessions.

In negotiations,Japanese negotiators tend to draw information from what is said as well as what is not said.

*Which of these is NOT a way to stimulate productive conflict?

The competition conflict handling style

Bank tellers are at a higher risk of workplace violence than many other occupations.

Conflict can result in both positive and negative outcomes.

The accommodation conflict handling style is

Which of the following is an effective way to manage organizational conflict?

Alemeda has just been hired by an aluminum maker to negotiate supply agreements between the aluminum firm and various international companies.What are some cultural issues that Alemeda should keep in mind as she begins negotiations?

If there is conflict between two members of a team and the underlying reason for the conflict is personality differences,what is a viable way of managing the organizational conflict?

Which of the following is the first phase of the negotiation process?

*Amazon's company culture favors _____ above all else.

Conflict management and negotiation tactics are art,not skills,and are very difficult to learn.

Research shows that when confronted with a conflict situation,subordinates are most likely to use which of the following conflict handling styles?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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