Task conflict is less likely to turn into relationship conflict when team members
A)have higher emotional intelligence.
B)learn how to argue more forcefully with each other.
C)have high differentiation.
D)use a forcing style of conflict resolution.
E)have competitive team norms.

Question

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Emotional intelligence allows team members to manage their own emotions and understand the emotions of others. This can help prevent task conflict from escalating into relationship conflict, as team members are more likely to understand each other's perspectives and approach conflict in a constructive manner. The other choices (B, C, D, and E) could actually exacerbate relationship conflict by encouraging more forceful or competitive behavior.

Task Conflict Is Less Likely to Turn into Relationship Conflict