When managers obtain their goals via tactics such as sabotage or strikebreaking, they are generally in the ________ stage of Pondy's model.

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Manifest conflict refers to overt actions taken by parties in a conflict, such as strikes or sabotage. Managers using these tactics are actively engaged in conflict, indicating they have passed through the latent conflict and perceived conflict stages. The felt conflict stage is characterized by emotional tension and anxiety experienced by the parties.

When Managers Obtain Their Goals Via Tactics Such as Sabotage