A nurse is working with an individual who pursues neither his concerns nor another's concerns. Which of the following conflict management behaviors is being used?
a. Accommodating
b. Collaborating
c. Avoiding
d. Compromising
ANS: C
The individual would be "avoiding." Avoiding is defined as when an individual pursues neither his or her concerns nor another's concerns. Accommodating occurs when an individual neglects personal concerns to satisfy the concerns of another. Collaborating is when an individual at-tempts to work with others toward solutions that satisfy the goals of both parties. Compromising occurs when an individual attempts to find a mutually acceptable solution that partially satisfies both parties.
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