Explain the difference between the concept of accommodation and abandoning your convictions. How can you be accommodating while still holding firm to your beliefs? Provide specific examples

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Specific examples will vary, but answer should include the definition of accommodation as being aware as possible of others’ feelings, needs, interests, and backgrounds. It communicates respect through demonstrating a willingness to listen to opposing viewpoints and learning about different beliefs and values.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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The four most common forms of on-the-job

communication are meetings, interviews, reviews, and a. business presentations. b. company parties.. c. teleconferences. d. brainstorming sessions.

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