Question

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

Explanation:

The team - member wants to do tasks differently from the project plan. Compromise/reconcile involves finding a middle - ground. Smooth/accommodate means giving in to the team - member's wishes. Withdraw/avoid is ignoring the conflict. Force/fire is using authority to stop the team - member. Compromise is often the best approach as it respects both the plan and the team - member's input while aiming for the best outcome for the project.

Answer:

Compromise/reconcile