In dividing up new office space, two departments each want large offices and more space than is available. Finally, the groups agree that one group will get larger offices but less overall work space, while the other group gets smaller offices but more space. This is an example of which conflict style being used?
A) collaborating
B) compromise
C) competing
D) accommodation
E) avoiding

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This scenario is an example of compromise, where both parties give up something to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Each department sacrifices one aspect of their initial demand (size of offices vs. amount of space) to resolve the conflict.

In Dividing Up New Office Space, Two Departments Each Want