Suppose that a manager responds to a disagreement between subordinates by saying: "I don't want to get in the middle of your personal disputes." This manager is using which conflict management style?
A) avoidance
B) authoritative command
C) accommodation
D) collaboration
E) unassertive

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The manager is avoiding the conflict and choosing not to get involved in the personal dispute between the subordinates. This is a common approach taken by managers who do not want to appear to take sides or who believe that the conflict can resolve itself without their intervention.

Suppose That a Manager Responds to a Disagreement Between Subordinates