While the tests were being given out, the room was full of sighs. For some, it was like dreams were shot down. Once we were told what we were to do, I knew it would be difficult regardless of which way it was going to be handled. It was chaos from the very beginning until someone named themselves a leader.
Out of the five ways people act when they encounter a decision making conflict, I chose “accommodation.” Personally, I was fine with the test the way it was. It was very clear that not many people agreed with me so I was open to everyone’s suggestions and was eager to listen to their proposals. Taking the first test showed me what to expect for the next one and now I know how to study for it.
I feel that most of the class chose “compete to win.” There were many people that were arguing with others that didn’t approve of their other classmates’ ideas. Coming to a unanimous decision was no where near easy. The back and forth arguing continued until most of the class realized that if we don’t come to an agreement on something then we get nothing. This is when some people started to accommodate others and compromise.
I think the only way this could have been done quicker is if there was one leader who was reported to by a small group of leaders that listened to a designated group of students. Although a unanimous decision would still be difficult to get, there would be more order and things may have gone a little smoother.
