You are part of a project team. During a team meeting, two of your colleagues get into a heated argument about the best way to allocate tasks for an upcoming deadline. The discussion becomes unprofessional and is derailing the meeting's progress. What is the most appropriate immediate action for you to take?
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A
Intervene and publicly side with the colleague whose idea you think is better to resolve the issue quickly.
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B
Suggest that the team take a short break and that the two colleagues discuss their disagreement privately before reconvening.
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C
Say nothing and wait for the project manager, who is chairing the meeting, to handle the situation.
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D
Make a note of the unprofessional behavior and report both colleagues to your supervisor after the meeting.