Desmond sits for a while, lost in thought, before finally speaking. "I know that how I resolve this dispute between Akira and Leah will have a huge impact. Part of me suspects they're only acting up because I$\text{'}$m new to the director job. They want to see how I handle conflict. Everyone on the team is going to judge how I respond and that will inform the culture going forward."

The next part of being reasonable in the Relationship Lens $($justice theories$),$ is to consider what actions would support and sustain a healthy, interconnected web of life. The team Desmond manages is a complex arrangement of relationships: some work well together, others dislike each other, but all must work together. Navigating those relationships can be tricky.

You explain to Desmond that he should act in a way that shows support for the system and the organization as a whole rather than showing favoritism to one individual at the expense of others.

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What actions will help Desmond support and sustain a healthy, interconnected culture for the employees at EG$?$

$$Explain to Akira and Leah how their bickering affects the rest of the department and give them the responsibility for resolving the problem.$$Tell Leah that you need to show support for those who have contributed the most to the company, like Akira. Leah needs to earn respect by committing more time.$$Publicly shame Akira for stealing credit for Leah's work. Forgive Leah for refusing to work because she was in the right.