Transcription: This style of conflict management is useful if a manager is unsure of a position or fears a mistake has been made. By using the obliging style, the manager tacitly accepts the power of others, buying time to assess the situation and consider other alternatives. If you intend to evoke the obliging approach, you might consider phrases like these. I'd be interested in your input on this. Or, you seem to be be on top of this. I'll support whatever you decide." There is a downside to the obliging or placating style in that the individual who engages in this approach may sometimes do so because they ...
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