Question

Which of the following statements represents a productive way to maintain a horizontal relationship? A. Socializing frequently during the day B. Sharing responsibility to make sure your work gets done C. Helping a coworker with a task when you're done with your task D. Telling others to do your work because you can't get the work done

Answer 1

A horizontal relationship is one on which all the people involved in the relationship are considered to be on the same level and there is reciprocity of actions and expectations. This is reflected in option B because if responsibility is being distributed, then a mutual level of competence is being accepted.