A nurse manager of a busy cardiac unit observes disagree- ments between the RNs and the LPNs related to schedules and nursing responsibilities. At a staff meeting, the manager compliments all the...

A nurse manager of a busy cardiac unit observes disagree-
ments between the RNs and the LPNs related to schedules

and nursing responsibilities. At a staff meeting, the manager
compliments all the nurses on a job well done and points out
that expected goals and outcomes for the month have been
met. The nurse concludes the meeting without addressing the
disagreements between the two groups of nurses. Which of
the following conflict resolution strategies is being employed
by this manager?
a. Collaborating
b. Competing
c. Compromising
d. Smoothing