Kyle is working with Madisyn to create a new benefits package for employees.While Kyle would like the package to include a large life insurance policy and a large disability policy,Madisyn prefers moderate sized policies for both.Kyle eventually agrees to a lesser life insurance policy when Madisyn agrees to include a large disability policy.It appears Kyle is using a(n)______ conflict management style.
A) collaborating
B) accommodating
C) forcing
D) negotiating

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Kyle and Madisyn are both advocating for different policies in the benefits package, so they are in conflict. Kyle is not forcing his opinion on Madisyn and is open to compromise, which eliminates option C) forcing. While Kyle ultimately agrees to a lesser life insurance policy, he negotiates with Madisyn for a large disability policy, indicating that he is using a negotiating conflict management style. Therefore, the correct answer is D) negotiating.

Kyle Is Working with Madisyn to Create a New Benefits