Question

a team member approaches a project manager with an insistence on completing tasks in a different way than prescribed in the project plan. even though the project manager knows that the project plan contains the fastest way to complete these tasks, he acquiesces with the team member. which conflict management has been employed? smooth/accommodate compromise/reconcile withdraw/avoid force/direct

Explanation:

The project manager gives in to the team - member's request despite having a different plan. This is an example of smoothing or accommodating, where one party gives in to the other to maintain harmony.

Answer:

Smooth/accommodate