Conflict Behaviors of Difficult Subordinates.

Monroe, Craig; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ394909

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Publication Date: 1989

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Conflict Behaviors of Difficult Subordinates.

Monroe, Craig; And Others

Southern Communication Journal, v54 n4 p311-29 Sum 1989

Examines conflict between supervisors and "difficult" subordinates. Reports four patterns of difficult subordinate behavior: apparent compliance, relational leverage, alibis, and avoidance. Suggests that these behaviors differ markedly from those assumed by most models of conflict resolution. (MM)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Conflict, Employer Employee Relationship, Models, Personality Problems, Personality Traits, Supervisor Supervisee Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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