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Strategies for Professional Growth · Quiz 2 · 23 Nov 2025 · September 2025 term

Question 12: [Conflict Management Styles] During a daily stand-up, Su…

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For questions 15 to 17, select the most appropriate option. Each statement has only one correct answer.
[Conflict Management Styles] Conflict is an inevitable part of workplaces, and when managed well, it can drive professional and organizational growth. The Thomas–Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) helps identify suitable conflict resolution strategies, enhancing managerial effectiveness and team dynamics.
For each scenario given, select the most appropriate TKI conflict management style from the following options:
a) Competing
b) Collaborating
c) Accommodating
d) Avoiding
e) Compromising
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

[Conflict Management Styles] During a daily stand-up, Sudiksha, a junior analyst, disagrees with a senior architect about a minor naming convention that won’t affect deadlines or quality. She senses pushing the point could strain a valuable mentorship and isn’t essential to her immediate goals. She decides to park the topic and move on. What is Sudiksha doing?

  1. A

    Competing

  2. B

    Collaborating

  3. C

    Accommodating

  4. D

    Avoiding

  5. E

    Compromising

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Correct answer

  • D

    Avoiding

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Question 12 of 18 in the IIT Madras BS Strategies for Professional Growth (SPG) Quiz 2 paper sat on 23 Nov 2025, in the September 2025 term (IIT M IMPROVEMENT AN EXAM QIA2 23 Nov 2025). It carries 1 mark.

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