A manager choosing not to be involved in conflict resolution between employees demonstrates which of...

A laissez-faire leadership style is characterized by minimal intervention. Leaders allow employees to self-manage, including handling conflicts independently, which can lead to unresolved tensions if overused.

Official Extract:

"Laissez-faire leadership is defined by the leader’s hands-off approach, offering little guidance or support and often leading to poor team cohesion and unmanaged conflicts."

(Source: HRCI PHR Content Outline 2024–2025, Employee and Labor Relations Section, Leadership Styles and Impact)