Getting Organized
This type of relationship often exists in organizations and ends in a stage known as "redefinition."
Mentor-mentee
This theory says that we grow closer to one another as a result of mutual self-disclosure.
Social penetration theory
In this type of conflict strategy, nobody wins, because one of the parties didn't even tell the other party there was a problem.
Avoiding
This type of power exists when a leader can punish you.
Coercive power
This type of leader is task-oriented, assigns tasks, and gives specific instructions.
Directive leader
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Octagon
This approach likens organizations to machines and prioritizes maximizing efficiency.
Classical management approach
This theory says that are motivated to decrease relational uncertainty.
Uncertainty reduction theory
This type of conflict style involves one person giving in to what the other wants.
Obliging
This type of power exists when a leader can give you bonuses and other things you want.
Reward power
This type of leader is totally hands-off and would never assign tasks/micromanage.
Laissez-faire leader
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Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony.
This approach to organizational communication posits that considering the emotional and relational needs of employees will eventually lead to greater productivity.
Human relations approach
This theory says that relationships begin, grow, and deteriorate based on the exchange of rewards and costs
Social exchange theory (SET)
Giving someone a passive-aggressive "silent treatment" would be an example of this kind of competitive conflict style.
Indirect fighting
This type of power comes from titles and positions.
This type of leader attends primarily to the emotional and relational needs of the group.
Supportive leader
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In this organizational approach, employee perspectives about the organization are viewed as assets.
Human resources approach
Autonomy versus connection, openness versus closedness, and predictability versus novelty are examples of these.
Dialectical tensions
In this conflict style, both parties win and both parties lose.
This type of power exists when a leader has considerable experience in a given area.
Expert power.
This group leader treats all members as equals, solicits and summarizes opinions from others, and would not dictate solutions.
Participative leader
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Unicorn
This approach posits that organizations vary in terms of openness and adaptability.
Systems approach
This persuasion theory suggests that people will listen more closely to a message if they are motivated and able to do so.
Elaboration likelihood model (ELM)
In this conflict style, both parties win and nobody loses.
Collaborating
This type of power exists when a leader is well-liked and people want to please them.
Referent power
Achievement-oriented leader
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Drake