Question

a team member approaches a project manager with an insistence on completing tasks in a different way than prescribed in the project plan. even though the manager knows that the project plan contains the fastest way to complete these tasks, he acquiesces with the team member. which conflict management strategy has been employed?
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withdraw/avoid
force/direct
compromise/reconcile
smooth/accommodate

Explanation:

The project manager gives in to the team - member's request despite believing the project plan has the fastest way. This is an act of accommodating the team - member's view, which is characteristic of the smooth/accommodate conflict management strategy.

Answer:

Smooth/accommodate