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Week 7: Conflict in the Workplace

Question 5 • 26-27 SAS Ignite Career Planning and Development - EL4222

John and Henry are both workers at a retail store. Their direct supervisor has told them to maintain quick service above all else. Later, their customer relations director tells them that they should always work to maintain excellent customer service above all else. Both John and Henry are confused as to what their priorities should be. This is an example of a conflict based on ______.

Answer
A
Personality differences
B
Power struggle
C
Poor communication
D
Jealousy

Explanation

John and Henry receive conflicting priorities from two people in their organization: their supervisor emphasizes quick service, while the customer relations director emphasizes excellent customer service. The confusion results from unclear or inconsistent communication, so the best answer is “Poor communication.”

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