Question

1. The approach-approach form of goal conflict is most relevant to the analysis of conflict. True False

2.Those that have interpersonal conflict most often attribute the cause to a personality problem or defect in the other party. True False

3.Inter-group behavior occurs whenever individuals belonging to one group interact, collectively or individually, with another group or its members in terms of their reference group identification. True False

4.The performance of many tasks is strongly affected by stress and usually increases when stress rises to high levels. True False

Answer 1

1) The approach-approach form of goal conflict is most relevant to the analysis of conflict.

Answer: False

Explanation: The approach-approach form of goal conflict arises when one has two choose between two equally attractive alternatives or goals. However, the approach-approach form of goal conflict is not relevant to the analysis of conflict.

2) Those that have interpersonal conflict most often attribute the cause to a personality problem or defect in the other party.

Answer: True

Explanation: In workplace environments, it is often observed by the managers that the employees that have interpersonal conflict with one another tend to attribute the cause to a personality problem or defect in the other party i.e, their colleague with whom they are having a conflict.

3) Inter-group behavior occurs whenever individuals belonging to one group interact, collectively or individually, with another group or its members in terms of their reference group identification.

Answer: True

Explanation: Inter-group behavior is the interaction between two different groups. In organizations, the interaction between two departments such as marketing and finance can be termed as inter-group behavior.

4) The performance of many tasks is strongly affected by stress and usually increases when stress rises to high levels.

Answer: False

Explanation: Performance is usually affected by stress. The performance often gets negatively affected when stress levels in an individual increases.