You are assigned to resolve a conflict between two departments of an organization.Both parties have equal power.Both the parties are under time pressure to resolve the conflict.You also realize that the parties lack trust/openness for problem solving.You are actively searching for a middle ground between the interests of the two parties.Which of the following conflict resolution styles would you use in this situation?
A)Forcing
B)Yielding
C)Compromising
D)Avoiding
E)Problem-solving

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Compromising is looking for a position in which your losses are offset by equally valued gains.It is suitable when both parties are equally powerful, and when an urgent solution is needed.It involves actively searching for a middle ground between the interests of the two parties.Refer: Exhibit 11.4

You Are Assigned to Resolve a Conflict Between Two Departments