Due to an economic downturn,Big Corp (BC)is facing potential bankruptcy and closure.In an emergency meeting with management,the union representing BC's hourly workforce agrees to a 20% pay cut to help save the company.This situation is an example of the ___________ technique for problem resolution.

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The situation described in the question is an example of the superordinate goals technique for problem resolution. Superordinate goals refer to goals that both parties share and that can only be achieved through cooperation. In this case, both the union and management share the goal of saving the company, and the pay cut agreed upon by the union is a cooperative effort to achieve that goal.

Due to an Economic Downturn,Big Corp (BC)is Facing Potential Bankruptcy