Question

Brad was a department manager who was usually a push-over in meetings. When a regional manager position came open, Tom knew Brad wanted the position but would back down if someone else wanted the job. Tom did not really want the job but decided to apply for the position so Brad would back down. In this case, Brad should use the blank resolution style.

A) Competing
B) Collaboration
C) Compromise
D) Accommodating
E) Avoiding

Answer 1

Brad should use the Competing resolution style to assert his own interests in the situation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Brad should use the A) Competing resolution style.

Competing style is characterized by a high concern for self and low concern for others. In this situation, Brad wanted the regional manager position and was willing to assert his own interests, even if it meant disregarding the interests of others, including Tom.

By applying for the position himself, Tom knew that Brad would back down and not compete with him, as Brad tended to be accommodating and would prioritize the needs and desires of others over his own. Therefore, the strategy Tom used to ensure Brad's compliance was to compete with him for the position.