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Conflict and Negotiation

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Question 1

According to the definition provided in Chapter 14, what is the term for a process that begins when one party perceives that another party has negatively affected, or is about to negatively affect, something the first party cares about?

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Question 2

Which view of conflict argues that it is a natural and inevitable outcome in any group and not necessarily bad?

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Question 3

According to Chapter 14, which type of conflict focuses on interpersonal relationships and is almost always dysfunctional?

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Question 4

What is the correct sequence of the five stages in the conflict process as outlined in Exhibit 14-1?

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Question 5

In Stage I of the conflict process, which category includes variables such as size of the group, jurisdictional clarity, and reward systems?

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Question 6

What is the level in the conflict-intensity continuum that includes strikes, riots, and wars?

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Question 7

Which of the following is NOT listed in Exhibit 14-4 as a conflict-resolution technique?

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Question 8

What is the defining characteristic of distributive bargaining?

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Question 9

In the context of negotiation, what does BATNA stand for?

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Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the five steps in the negotiation process presented in Exhibit 14-7?

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Question 11

What type of third-party negotiator facilitates a solution by using reasoning and persuasion but does not have the authority to dictate an agreement?

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Question 12

According to research cited in Chapter 14, what percentage of a manager's time is consumed by resolving personality conflicts among staff members?

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Question 13

In the five-stage conflict process, the stage where conflict issues are defined and individuals become emotionally involved is known as:

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Question 14

Which conflict-handling intention is characterized by being assertive and uncooperative?

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Question 15

What is the term for a bargaining strategy that assumes a 'fixed pie' and operates under zero-sum conditions?

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Question 16

In negotiation, what is the term for the lowest acceptable outcome for a party, below which they would break off negotiations?

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Question 17

According to the chapter, what is the 'managed conflict' perspective on conflict?

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Question 18

What is the term for a third-party negotiator who has the authority to dictate an agreement?

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Question 19

Research cited in the chapter on mediation effectiveness shows an approximate settlement rate of:

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Question 20

What is the primary reason that integrative bargaining is often preferable to distributive bargaining in organizations?

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Question 21

Which individual difference is NOT discussed in Chapter 14 as a factor influencing negotiation effectiveness?

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Question 22

A conflict that hinders group performance is known as a:

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Question 23

The conflict-handling intention that is midrange on both assertiveness and cooperativeness is:

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Question 24

In the negotiation process, what is the primary purpose of the 'Clarification and Justification' step?

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Question 25

What is the primary danger associated with relationship conflicts in the workplace?

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Question 26

According to the chapter, which bargaining strategy is preferable for building long-term relationships?

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Question 27

Revealing a deadline during a negotiation is a tactic most associated with which type of bargaining?

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Question 28

What is the term for the unwritten agreement that sets out mutual expectations between employees and employers, which, when violated, can lead to conflict?

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Question 29

What is the likely outcome when a negotiator with low power displays anger?

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Question 30

The conflict process stage that includes overt efforts to destroy the other party and aggressive physical attacks is found at the highest level of the:

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Question 31

Which conflict-stimulation technique involves designating a critic to purposely argue against the majority positions held by the group?

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Question 32

What is the term for the process where a neutral third party provides an informal communication link between a negotiator and their opponent?

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Question 33

Research on gender differences in negotiation suggests that women are penalized when they:

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Question 34

What is a potential negative consequence of task conflict, even at low to moderate levels?

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Question 35

Which of the following is NOT one of the three general categories of conditions that can be sources of conflict in Stage I?

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Question 36

What does research suggest is a good strategy for achieving more integrative outcomes in a negotiation?

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Question 37

In what stage of the conflict process do parties decide what the conflict is about?

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Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of integrative bargaining according to Exhibit 14-5?

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Question 39

What is the primary difference between a mediator and an arbitrator?

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Question 40

What does the 'Anger and Conflict Across Cultures' box suggest about the use of anger as a negotiation tactic?

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Question 41

The conflict-handling intention that is unassertive and uncooperative is:

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Question 42

What is the main reason that making the first offer in a distributive negotiation is often a good strategy?

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Question 43

What is a functional outcome of conflict?

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Question 44

Which of the following personality traits are associated with poor outcomes in distributive bargaining?

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Question 45

What is the primary reason that anxious negotiators tend to obtain worse outcomes?

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Question 46

What is the term for a conflict-resolution technique that involves creating a shared goal that cannot be attained without the cooperation of each of the conflicting parties?

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Question 47

The traditional view of conflict, which prevailed in the 1930s and 1940s, saw conflict as:

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Question 48

Why do most people not see more integrative bargaining in organizations?

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Question 49

At what point in the negotiation process do parties exchange their initial proposals or demands?

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Question 50

What is the term for a situation where an employee's behavior is determined by others' expectations?

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