Chapter 3

The orientation that I use is the relationship-centered orientation.  I use this orientation because I feel this is best for avoiding conflict. An example of how I have used relationship-centered orientation in the past, is when I use to be a counter manager. I had a part-time worker who worked a minimum of 15 hours a week. She was having a very difficult time managing school and work. It was so hard on her that she would call out sick several times during the week. It would get me very angry when she did not show because my counter had no coverage at night once I left work. Instead being passive aggressive or avoiding the conflict, I sat down with her to ask her what I could do to help her out at work. We figured out a good schedule for her and she started showing up to work. A couple of weeks later, she started calling out sick and eventually stop showing up. The out come is not always what I want when I use relationship-centered orientation but, I believe that everything happens for a reason. Maybe her not showing up was best so that I could find someone who fit the position.  I favor this orientation and almost never lean toward another. In my opinion this is the best way to solve a problem and avoid conflict that is not needed.