Instructions;

After reading each situation you will need to choose one of four different options for dealing with the conflict. Please keep in mind that none of the options may describe exactly how you would deal with the conflict situation. In this case you should choose the option that comes closest to what you would do if confronted with a similar conflict situation. 

In addition, you should base your responses on how you would react if you were the person in the scenario. You should ignore your past experience with or particular feelings about the issue and choose the option that best describes how you would react if you were the person in the conflict situation.

1. A long-time high school principal has announced his retirement. He was respected by his students and loved by his staff and community. The superintendent and school board realized that they had to fill the position with someone of equal caliber. In order to help with this process, the superintendent is putting together a task force of 21 community and school members to review and make recommendations about candidates for the position. You have lived in the community for six years, but you do not have strong relationships with the superintendent or members of the community. You also do not have strong feelings about the school district or who becomes the next high school principal. The superintendent has asked you to lead the task force, but frankly there are a number of other things that you would rather be doing. How would you respond to his request? 

A. Thank the superintendent for the opportunity but respectfully decline.

B. Lead the task force.

C. State that the selection of the new high school principal is the responsibility of the superintendent and school board and that a task force should not be part of the hiring process.

D. Tell the superintendent that you do not have time to lead the task force, but perhaps you