If Subordinates Are Continually Told to "Split the Difference," What

Multiple Choice

If subordinates are continually told to "split the difference," what may they conclude?

A) That their manager is more interested in solving problems than in resolving disputes
B) That their manager is avoiding the issue
C) That their manager encourages game playing and that what they should really do is ask for twice as much as they need
D) That their manager discourages game playing and that what they should really do is ask for only what they need